Qibla Direction in Kano
The Qibla in Kano, Nigeria is 68.3° from true north (ENE), about 3,479 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Kano
- Qibla (true north)
- 68.3° (ENE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 67.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.7° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 3,479 km
- Coordinates
- 12.0022, 8.5920
To pray in Kano, face ENE, precisely 68.3° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,479 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Kano the magnetic declination is about 0.7° east, so your compass should read roughly 67.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Kano
What is the Qibla direction in Kano?
In Kano, the Qibla direction is 68.3° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ENE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 67.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.7° east.
How far is Kano from Makkah?
Kano is approximately 3,479 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 Kano?
Face ENE (68.3° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.