Qibla direction in Beni Suweif Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Beni Suweif Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 132.16° from true north in Bani Suwayf. Across the region the bearing runs from 130° to 134°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 10 cities in Beni Suweif Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Beni Suweif Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Bani Suwayf | 132.16° · south-east |
| Bush | 132.54° · south-east |
| Al Fashn | 130.50° · south-east |
| Biba | 131.19° · south-east |
| Ihnasya al Madinah | 131.68° · south-east |
| Sumusta al Waqf | 130.73° · south-east |
| Ihnasiyah | 131.96° · south-east |
| Al Wasitah | 133.53° · south-east |
| Sumusta as Sultani | 130.70° · south-east |
| New Bani Sewif City | 132.08° · south-east |
All 10 cities in Beni Suweif Governorate
- Al Fashn
- Al Wasitah
- Bani Suwayf
- Biba
- Bush
- Ihnasiyah
- Ihnasya al Madinah
- New Bani Sewif City
- Sumusta al Waqf
- Sumusta as Sultani
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Beni Suweif Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Bani Suwayf it is 132.16°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Beni Suweif Governorate lie between 130° and 134°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Beni Suweif Governorate?
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.