About the direction from Nairobi
Nairobi lies just south of the equator at a longitude close to Makkah's. The calculated bearing accounts for the remaining east-west offset instead of assuming the Qibla is exactly due north.
How to face 7° in Nairobi
- Find true north using a phone compass that reports true heading or a map aligned to north.
- Turn clockwise from north by 7°. For reference, due east is 90°, south 180°, west 270°.
- If you use a magnetic compass, adjust for local magnetic declination; NOAA's declination calculator gives the current value for Nairobi.
The figure is the great-circle initial bearing, the standard approach described by Movable Type Scripts and the same idea behind Google's Qibla Finder. See how it works for the details.
Common questions
What is the Qibla direction in Nairobi?
From the approximate city center of Nairobi, the Qibla is 7.2° clockwise from true north, roughly north.
How far is Nairobi from the Kaaba?
About 2,547 km along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface.
Does the bearing change across Nairobi?
Yes. This figure uses the city center, not your exact position. The difference depends on your distance from the center and from Makkah; it can be noticeable in cities close to the Kaaba, especially Jeddah. Use the live finder for your own location.