Furmanov Qibla Direction
Find accurate Qibla direction from Furmanov, Ivanovo, Russia
Qibla Details for Furmanov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Qibla direction in Furmanov?
The Qibla direction from Furmanov, Ivanovo, Russia is 182° (S) from North. This is the direction Muslims in Furmanov should face during their daily prayers (Salah).
How far is Furmanov from Mecca?
The distance from Furmanov to Mecca (Kaaba) is approximately 3,990 kilometers. This is the great-circle distance calculated using the Haversine formula.
How to find Qibla direction in Furmanov?
Use our free Qibla compass above. For the most accurate direction, click "Use My Exact Location" to enable GPS. On mobile devices, you can also enable the live compass feature which rotates in real-time as you move your phone.
How accurate is this Qibla direction?
Our Qibla calculation uses the great-circle bearing formula which provides 99.9% accuracy. The calculation accounts for Earth's curvature, ensuring precision regardless of distance. For your exact location within Furmanov, enable GPS for personalized accuracy.
What is the compass bearing for the Qibla in Furmanov?
The great-circle Qibla bearing from Furmanov is 182° (S). A fixed magnetic-compass (rhumb-line) heading would read about 181.5°. For prayer, use the great-circle value of 182°.
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Finding Qibla Direction in Furmanov
The Qibla direction from Furmanov, Ivanovo, Russia is 182° from true north, pointing towards the south. The Kaaba in Mecca lies about 3,990 km (2,479 miles) away. Geographically, Furmanov sits to the north of Mecca, so the shortest path back to the Kaaba runs to your south.
The Qibla (قِبْلَة) is the direction that Muslims face when performing their daily prayers (Salah). All Muslims around the world face the Kaaba, located in Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, during prayer. From Furmanov, this means facing south (182°).
Great-circle vs compass bearing in Furmanov
Our Qibla finder uses the great-circle bearing (182°), the geometrically shortest path to Mecca across the curved surface of the Earth — the method accepted by most scholars. If you instead follow a single fixed compass heading (the rhumb-line bearing), it would be about 181.5° from Furmanov. The two differ because long-distance routes curve on a globe; for prayer, use the great-circle value of 182°.
Using a compass in Furmanov
A phone or magnetic compass points to magnetic north, which can differ from true north by several degrees depending on your exact spot in Furmanov. For the most reliable result, tap "Use My Exact Location" above so the compass corrects to your GPS position, then turn until it reads 182° (south) and shows ALIGNED.