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Qibla direction in Samsun Province

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Samsun Province the qibla is towards the south: 170.50° from true north in Samsun. Across the region the bearing runs from 168° to 172°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 7 cities in Samsun Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Samsun Province

City Qibla from true north
Samsun 170.50° · south
Bafra 169.48° · south
Çarşamba 171.50° · south
Terme 172.19° · south
Vezirköprü 168.06° · south
Havza 168.53° · south
Tekkeköy 170.80° · south

All 7 cities in Samsun Province

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Samsun Province?

Towards the south. In Samsun it is 170.50°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Samsun Province lie between 168° and 172°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Samsun Province?

Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.

Can I use a compass with these bearings?

The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.