Cotonou Qibla Direction, Benin Cotonou Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From Benin Cotonou, the direction of the Qibla is 63.58° ENE directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Benin Cotonou is 63.58 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Benin Cotonou is calculated as 65.14°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 65.14 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Benin Cotonou on the map below. If you are near Cotonou, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Cotonou toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in Benin Cotonou is 63.58 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Benin Cotonou is calculated as 65.14°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 65.14 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Benin Cotonou on the map below. If you are near Cotonou, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Benin Cotonou
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Benin Cotonou : 63.58°
Magnetic Declination : -1.56°
Compass Qibla Degree : 65.14° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between Benin Cotonou and Mecca is 4,354 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Benin Cotonou with a Real Compass
The direction indicated on a compass is found by including the declination angle to determine magnetic north relative to true geographic north. Below is the Qibla angle value relative to magnetic north using a real compass. The direction indicated by the compass needle is the direction relative to magnetic north.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
The compass circle measures between 0° and 360°, and the angle increases clockwise, starting from north.
| Direction | Name | Angle (Degrees) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | North | 0° | It is the starting direction of angle measurement. |
| E | East | 90° | The direction reached by turning 90° clockwise from north. |
| S | South | 180° | The exact opposite direction of north. |
| W | West | 270° | The exact opposite direction to the east. |
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
- 65.14° › Direction turning 65.14° to the right from the north
Places Near Benin Cotonou
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Abomey-Calavi | 11.55 Km |
| Porto-Novo | 25.13 Km |
| Ouidah | 36.83 Km |
| Allada | 44.54 Km |
| Sakete | 49.04 Km |
| Badagry | 51.46 Km |
| Come | 59.46 Km |
| Ado-Odo | 63.24 Km |
| Pobe | 73.58 Km |
| Lokossa | 83.26 Km |
| Dogbo | 85.36 Km |
| Ilaro | 87.87 Km |
| Aneho | 92.61 Km |
| Cove | 95.53 Km |
| Vogan | 97.87 Km |
| Bohicon | 98.38 Km |
| Ifo | 99.31 Km |
| Abomey | 102.41 Km |
| Aplahoue | 102.85 Km |
| Ikeja | 105.24 Km |
| Makoko | 108.10 Km |
| Lagos | 108.34 Km |
| Ketou | 112.76 Km |
| Ebute Ikorodu | 121.07 Km |
| Tsevie | 133.33 Km |