Svalbard and Jan Mayen Qibla Direction
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Qibla from Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Qibla direction in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The Qibla direction from Longyearbyen is approximately 153.3ยฐ (SSE). The exact angle varies slightly depending on your specific location within Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Use the compass above with GPS enabled for the most accurate direction.
How far is Svalbard and Jan Mayen from Mecca?
The distance from Longyearbyen to Mecca (Kaaba) is approximately 6,449 kilometers. This is the great-circle distance calculated using the Haversine formula.
How to find Qibla direction in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Use our free Qibla finder tool above. Click "Use My Location" to enable GPS and get the accurate Qibla direction from your current location. On supported devices, the compass will rotate in real-time to always point towards the Kaaba in Mecca. You can also select a specific region and city from the list below for pre-calculated Qibla directions.
Is the Qibla direction the same for all of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
No, the Qibla direction varies based on your exact location. While regions in Svalbard and Jan Mayen generally face the SSE direction towards Mecca, the precise angle can differ by several degrees depending on your position. Our tool calculates the exact Qibla angle for your specific coordinates.
Finding Qibla Direction in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Our Qibla finder helps Muslims in Svalbard and Jan Mayen find the exact direction to the Kaaba in Mecca. Whether you're in Longyearbyenor any other location, our GPS-based compass provides accurate Qibla direction.
The Qibla (ููุจูููุฉ) is the direction that Muslims face when performing their daily prayers (Salah). From Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Muslims face SSE towards the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Our free Qibla finder uses your device's GPS and compass to calculate the precise direction. The Qibla angle is calculated using the spherical geometry formula that accounts for the Earth's curvature, ensuring accuracy regardless of your distance from Mecca.
Available Regions in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
We provide Qibla direction data for 3 regions in Svalbard and Jan Mayen, including Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Other. Each region contains multiple cities with pre-calculated Qibla directions.