Qibla direction in Minya Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Minya Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 127.03° from true north in Minya. Across the region the bearing runs from 125° to 130°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 11 cities in Minya Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Minya Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Minya | 127.03° · south-east |
| Mallawi | 125.73° · south-east |
| Samalut | 127.79° · south-east |
| Maghaghah | 129.60° · south-east |
| Bani Mazar | 128.86° · south-east |
| Abu Qurqas | 126.59° · south-east |
| Matay | 128.46° · south-east |
| Dayr Mawas | 125.35° · south-east |
| Bani Ubayd | 126.50° · south-east |
| Al Idwah | 129.56° · south-east |
All 11 cities in Minya Governorate
- Abu Qurqas
- Al Idwah
- Al-Minya al-Jadidah
- Bani Mazar
- Bani Ubayd
- Dayr Mawas
- Maghaghah
- Mallawi
- Matay
- Minya
- Samalut
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Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Minya Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Minya it is 127.03°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Minya Governorate lie between 125° and 130°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Minya 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.