Qibla Direction in Sokoto
Nigeria · 3,779 km to Makkah
70.9°
east-northeast (ENE) from true north
The Qibla direction from Sokoto, Nigeria is 70.9° from true north — east-northeast (ENE). Makkah is 3,779 km away along the shortest path.
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Sokoto?
70.9° clockwise from true north, i.e. east-northeast.
How far is Sokoto from Makkah?
About 3,779 km (2,348 miles) along a great circle.
How do I use this bearing with a compass?
Hold the compass flat, turn until the needle points north, then face the bearing shown. Phone compasses can be affected by metal and magnets nearby, so calibrate first.
Great-circle bearing to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E) from 13.0627°, 5.2432°. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.