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Qibla direction in Faiyum Governorate

Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

In short

From Faiyum Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 132.16° from true north in Al Fayyum. Across the region the bearing runs from 131° to 133°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 6 cities in Faiyum Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.

Method
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E

Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Faiyum Governorate

City Qibla from true north
Al Fayyum 132.16° · south-east
Sinnuris 132.62° · south-east
Ibshaway 131.80° · south-east
Itsa 131.71° · south-east
Tamiyah 133.18° · south-east
Yusuf as-Siddiq 131.48° · south-east

All 6 cities in Faiyum Governorate

GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)

Frequently asked questions

What is the qibla direction in Faiyum Governorate?

Towards the south-east. In Al Fayyum it is 132.16°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Faiyum Governorate lie between 131° and 133°.

Is the qibla the same everywhere in Faiyum 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.