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Qibla direction in Tokat Province

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

In short

From Tokat Province the qibla is towards the south: 170.65° from true north in Tokat. Across the region the bearing runs from 169° to 172°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 5 cities in Tokat 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 Tokat Province

City Qibla from true north
Tokat 170.65° · south
Turhal 169.36° · south
Zile 168.77° · south
Erbaa 170.85° · south
Niksar 171.89° · south

All 5 cities in Tokat Province

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Tokat Province?

Towards the south. In Tokat it is 170.65°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Tokat Province lie between 169° and 172°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Tokat 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.