Qibla Direction in Alexandria
The Qibla in Alexandria, Egypt is 135.4° from true north (SE), about 1,467 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Alexandria
- Qibla (true north)
- 135.4° (SE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 130.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 4.8° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 1,467 km
- Coordinates
- 31.2001, 29.9187
To pray in Alexandria, face SE, precisely 135.4° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 1,467 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Alexandria the magnetic declination is about 4.8° east, so your compass should read roughly 130.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Alexandria
What is the Qibla direction in Alexandria?
In Alexandria, the Qibla direction is 135.4° measured clockwise from true north, roughly SE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 130.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 4.8° east.
How far is Alexandria from Makkah?
Alexandria is approximately 1,467 km from the Kaaba in Makkah, measured along the great-circle (shortest) path, which is the same path the Qibla direction points along.
Which way should I face to pray in Alexandria?
Face SE (135.4° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.