Bearing
70.9°
Qibla direction for Sokoto
Need the right Qibla angle in Sokoto, Nigeria? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
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Direction
East-Northeast
Distance to Makkah
3,780 km
Coordinates
13.1 N, 5.2 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 |
|---|---|
| Sokoto | 70.9°East-Northeast |
| Birnin Kebbi | 70.4°East-Northeast |
| Kaura Namoda | 69.9°East-Northeast |
| Gusau | 69.2°East-Northeast |
| Koko | 68.9°East-Northeast |
| Katsina | 70.2°East-Northeast |
| Funtua | 68.1°East-Northeast |
| Malumfashi | 68.4°East-Northeast |
| Kontagora | 67.2°East-Northeast |
| Mai’Adua | 70.3°East-Northeast |
| Zaria | 67.3°East-Northeast |
| Tegina | 66.5°East-Northeast |
Using the Qibla direction in Sokoto
Looking for the Qibla direction in Sokoto? Set your compass to 70.9° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward East-Northeast.
The bearing uses the latitude 13.1 N and longitude 5.2 E of Sokoto 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 Sokoto, Nigeria is 70.9° from true north, facing East-Northeast. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.