Bearing
68.4°
Qibla direction for Kano
Need the right Qibla angle in Kano, Nigeria? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
East-Northeast
Distance to Makkah
3,487 km
Coordinates
12.0 N, 8.5 E
Qibla direction in major cities of Nigeria
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across Nigeria. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Kano | 68.4°East-Northeast |
| Baure | 69.5°East-Northeast |
| Dutse | 67.6°East-Northeast |
| Malumfashi | 68.4°East-Northeast |
| Zango | 69.8°East-Northeast |
| Mai’Adua | 70.3°East-Northeast |
| Zaria | 67.3°East-Northeast |
| Funtua | 68.1°East-Northeast |
| Katsina | 70.2°East-Northeast |
| Azare | 67.2°East-Northeast |
| Gusau | 69.2°East-Northeast |
| Kaduna | 66.6°East-Northeast |
Using the Qibla direction in Kano
Looking for the Qibla direction in Kano? Set your compass to 68.4° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward East-Northeast.
The bearing uses the latitude 12.0 N and longitude 8.5 E of Kano 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 Kano, Nigeria is 68.4° from true north, facing East-Northeast. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.