Qibla direction in Ethiopia
The bearing from true north and the distance to the Kaaba from 9 cities of Ethiopia.
The Qibla in the cities of Ethiopia
| City | Bearing | Direction | Distance to the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 4.7° | North | 1,383 km |
| Jijiga | 347° | North | 1,380 km |
| Gonder | 14° | North | 1,013 km |
| Mek'ele | 2.4° | North | 882 km |
| Nazrēt | 2.3° | North | 1,433 km |
| Warder | 340.3° | North | 1,712 km |
| Awasa | 5.1° | North | 1,603 km |
| Bahir Dar | 13° | North | 1,123 km |
| Dire Dawa | 350.8° | North | 1,333 km |
City data from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0. geonames.org
Questions, answered.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Ethiopia?
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.