Qibla Direction in Lagos
The Qibla in Lagos, Nigeria is 63.3° from true north (ENE), about 4,251 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Lagos
- Qibla (true north)
- 63.3° (ENE)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 64.6°
- Magnetic declination
- 1.2° west
- Distance to Kaaba
- 4,251 km
- Coordinates
- 6.5244, 3.3792
To pray in Lagos, face ENE, precisely 63.3° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 4,251 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Lagos the magnetic declination is about 1.2° west, so your compass should read roughly 64.6° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Lagos
What is the Qibla direction in Lagos?
In Lagos, the Qibla direction is 63.3° measured clockwise from true north, roughly ENE. On a magnetic compass it reads about 64.6°, because the magnetic declination here is about 1.2° west.
How far is Lagos from Makkah?
Lagos is approximately 4,251 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 Lagos?
Face ENE (63.3° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.