Bearing
7.2°
Qibla direction for Nairobi
Need the right Qibla angle in Nairobi, Kenya? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
North
Distance to Makkah
2,546 km
Coordinates
1.3 S, 36.8 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Kenya
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Kenya. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
Using the Qibla direction in Nairobi
Looking for the Qibla direction in Nairobi? Set your compass to 7.2° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward North.
The bearing uses the latitude 1.3 S and longitude 36.8 E of Nairobi to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Nairobi, Kenya is 7.2° from true north, facing North. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.