Qibla direction in Şanlıurfa Province
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Şanlıurfa Province the qibla is towards the south: 176.46° from true north in Sanliurfa. Across the region the bearing runs from 174° to 181°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 9 cities in Şanlıurfa Province, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Şanlıurfa Province
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Sanliurfa | 176.46° · south |
| Siverek | 178.31° · south |
| Viranşehir | 179.76° · south |
| Suruç | 175.15° · south |
| Birecik | 173.63° · south |
| Akçakale | 176.90° · south |
| Ceylanpınar | 180.78° · south |
| Bozova | 175.60° · south |
| Hilvan | 177.09° · south |
All 9 cities in Şanlıurfa Province
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Şanlıurfa Province?
Towards the south. In Sanliurfa it is 176.46°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Şanlıurfa Province lie between 174° and 181°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Şanlıurfa 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.