Qibla Direction in Nairobi
The Qibla in Nairobi, Kenya is 7.2° from true north (N), about 2,547 km from the Kaaba.
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Qibla facts for Nairobi
- Qibla (true north)
- 7.2° (N)
- Qibla (magnetic compass)
- 6.9°
- Magnetic declination
- 0.3° east
- Distance to Kaaba
- 2,547 km
- Coordinates
- -1.2921, 36.8219
To pray in Nairobi, face N, precisely 7.2° clockwise from true (geographic) north. This bearing points along the shortest path over the Earth's surface to the Kaaba in Makkah, 2,547 km away.
If you use a physical compass or your phone's compass, remember it points to magnetic north, not true north. In Nairobi the magnetic declination is about 0.3° east, so your compass should read roughly 6.9° for the Qibla. The live compass above already applies this correction for you.
Qibla direction FAQ for Nairobi
What is the Qibla direction in Nairobi?
In Nairobi, the Qibla direction is 7.2° measured clockwise from true north, roughly N. On a magnetic compass it reads about 6.9°, because the magnetic declination here is about 0.3° east.
How far is Nairobi from Makkah?
Nairobi is approximately 2,547 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 Nairobi?
Face N (7.2° from true north). Use the compass above on your phone, or the map, to line up precisely toward the Kaaba.