Nairobi Qibla Direction, Kenya Nairobi Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From Kenya Nairobi, the direction of the Qibla is 7.22° N directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Kenya Nairobi is 7.22 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Kenya Nairobi is calculated as 6.9°. 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 6.9 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Kenya Nairobi on the map below. If you are near Nairobi, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Nairobi toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in Kenya Nairobi is 7.22 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Kenya Nairobi is calculated as 6.9°. 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 6.9 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Kenya Nairobi on the map below. If you are near Nairobi, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Kenya Nairobi
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Kenya Nairobi : 7.22°
Magnetic Declination : 0.32°
Compass Qibla Degree : 6.9° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between Kenya Nairobi and Mecca is 2,546 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Kenya Nairobi 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.
- 6.9° › Direction turning 6.9° to the right from the north
Places Near Kenya Nairobi
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Pumwani | 3.71 Km |
| Kiambu | 12.62 Km |
| Kikuyu | 17.58 Km |
| Ruiru | 22.09 Km |
| Athi River | 26.32 Km |
| Limuru | 27.07 Km |
| Thika | 39.52 Km |
| Machakos | 56.50 Km |
| Naivasha | 76.38 Km |
| Karuri | 76.61 Km |
| Nyeri | 97.08 Km |
| Kerugoya | 101.32 Km |
| Makueni Boma | 106.79 Km |
| Narok | 107.50 Km |
| Embu | 109.13 Km |
| Ol Kalou | 122.64 Km |
| Kitui | 133.04 Km |
| Nakuru | 136.50 Km |
| Nanyuki | 146.22 Km |
| Nyahururu | 155.34 Km |
| Rongai | 162.70 Km |
| Molo | 166.69 Km |
| Meru | 174.83 Km |
| Kericho | 198.58 Km |