Qibla finder / Turkey
Qibla direction from Trabzon, 179.7° south
From Trabzon, face 179.7° clockwise from true north to face the Kaaba in Makkah, 2,177 km away. With a magnetic compass, face 173.0°.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 2,177 km (1,353 miles)
- Magnetic compass bearing
- 173.0°
- Magnetic declination
- 6.7° east
- City centre
- 41.0027, 39.7168
How to face the qibla
Stand with a compass and turn until it reads 173.0°. That is 179.7° from true north, adjusted for the 6.7° east magnetic declination in Trabzon. Or open the live compass on your phone.
Worked out for the centre of Trabzon. Across the city the direction changes by less than a degree.
Guide
Why the qibla is south from Trabzon
The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba, measured along the shortest path over the globe. From Trabzon that path leaves heading south, at 179.7° from true north. Flat maps distort this route, so it can look wrong on a map even though it is the true direction.
A compass points to magnetic north, which in Trabzon is 6.7° east of true north this year, by the World Magnetic Model 2025. That is why the compass bearing, 173.0°, differs from the true bearing.
Someone far from Makkah faces the direction (jihah) of the Kaaba. A small turn to the left or right does not affect the prayer, and a prayer made after a genuine effort stays valid even if you later learn you were slightly off.
Other madhhabs
- Shafi'i
- The stronger view is to aim at the Kaaba itself by your best effort, even from far away.
- Maliki, Hanbali
- Facing the direction is enough, as in the Hanafi school.
Qibla from other cities in Turkey
| City | Qibla | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 151.6° | SSE |
| Ankara | 160.2° | SSE |
| Izmir | 143.7° | SE |
| Bursa | 150.8° | SSE |
| Konya | 156.9° | SSE |
| Antalya | 150.4° | SSE |
| Adana | 164.7° | SSE |
| Gaziantep | 171.6° | S |
| Kayseri | 166.6° | SSE |
Checked by our team. For a more accurate answer to your own situation, consult a scholar.
Questions
Good to know
What is the qibla direction from Trabzon?
The qibla from Trabzon is 179.7° from true north, which is south. With an ordinary magnetic compass, face 173.0°.
How far is Trabzon from Makkah?
About 2,177 km (1,353 miles) in a straight line over the globe.
Why is the qibla south from Trabzon?
The qibla follows the shortest route over the curved Earth to the Kaaba, called a great circle. On a flat map this route looks curved, so the direction can look different from what a map suggests.
How exact do I need to be?
In the Hanafi school, someone far from Makkah faces the general direction of the Kaaba. A small turn to either side does not affect the prayer. Do your best, or follow the direction of your local masjid.