Qibla direction in Benin
The bearing from true north and the distance to the Kaaba from 6 cities of Benin.
The Qibla in the cities of Benin
| City | Bearing | Direction | Distance to the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 63.6° | Northeast | 4,354 km |
| Abomey-Calavi | 63.7° | Northeast | 4,356 km |
| Porto-Novo | 63.6° | Northeast | 4,330 km |
| Parakou | 66.9° | Northeast | 4,195 km |
| Godomè | 63.6° | Northeast | 4,360 km |
| Abomey | 64.7° | Northeast | 4,357 km |
City data from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0. geonames.org
Questions, answered.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Benin?
No. It depends on where you stand: each city has its own bearing from true north, listed above.
How is the Qibla bearing worked out?
It is the direction of the shortest path on the globe from your city to the Kaaba in Makkah, measured clockwise from true north.