Qibla direction in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 138.50° from true north in Kafr ash Shaykh. Across the region the bearing runs from 137° to 140°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. Each of its 12 cities has a page with the exact bearing.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 138.50° · south-east |
| Disuq | 137.58° · south-east |
| Fuwwah | 137.47° · south-east |
| Biyala | 139.65° · south-east |
| Al Burj | 140.00° · south-east |
| Al Hamul | 139.80° · south-east |
| Baltim | 140.29° · south-east |
| Qillin | 138.02° · south-east |
| Sidi Salim | 138.45° · south-east |
| Mutubas | 137.65° · south-east |
All 12 cities in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate
- Al Burj
- Al Hamul
- Ar Riyad
- Baltim
- Biyala
- Disuq
- Fuwwah
- Kafr ash Shaykh
- Mutubas
- Qillin
- Sidi Ghazi
- Sidi Salim
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Kafr ash Shaykh it is 138.50°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate lie between 137° and 140°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Kafr el-Sheikh 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.