Bearing
291.8°
Qibla direction for Jaffna
Need the right Qibla angle in Jaffna, Sri Lanka? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
West-Northwest
Distance to Makkah
4,484 km
Coordinates
9.7 N, 80.0 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Sri Lanka
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Sri Lanka. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Jaffna | 291.8°West-Northwest |
| Point Pedro | 291.6°West-Northwest |
| Kilinochchi | 292°West-Northwest |
| Mannar | 292.6°West-Northwest |
| Mullaittivu | 292°West-Northwest |
| Vavuniya | 292.7°West-Northwest |
| Anuradhapura | 293.1°West-Northwest |
| Kalpitiya | 293.5°West-Northwest |
| Trincomalee | 292.7°West-Northwest |
| Puttalam | 293.6°West-Northwest |
| Galgamuwa | 293.5°West-Northwest |
| Dambulla | 293.6°West-Northwest |
Using the Qibla direction in Jaffna
Looking for the Qibla direction in Jaffna? Set your compass to 291.8° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward West-Northwest.
The bearing uses the latitude 9.7 N and longitude 80.0 E of Jaffna to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 291.8° from true north, facing West-Northwest. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.