Qibla direction in Damietta Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Damietta Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 142.45° from true north in Damietta. Across the region the bearing runs from 141° to 143°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 10 cities in Damietta Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Damietta Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Damietta | 142.45° · south-east |
| Dumyat al Jadidah | 142.00° · south-east |
| Kafr al Battikh | 142.14° · south-east |
| Faraskur | 141.85° · south-east |
| Izbat al Burj | 142.81° · south-east |
| Ar-Rawdah | 142.00° · south-east |
| As Sarw | 141.37° · south-east |
| Az Zarqa | 141.22° · south-east |
| Mit Abu Ghalib | 141.60° · south-east |
| Kafr Sad | 141.81° · south-east |
All 10 cities in Damietta Governorate
- Ar-Rawdah
- As Sarw
- Az Zarqa
- Damietta
- Dumyat al Jadidah
- Faraskur
- Izbat al Burj
- Kafr al Battikh
- Kafr Sad
- Mit Abu Ghalib
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Damietta Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Damietta it is 142.45°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Damietta Governorate lie between 141° and 143°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Damietta 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.