Qibla direction in Uganda
The bearing from true north and the distance to the Kaaba from 23 cities of Uganda.
The Qibla in the cities of Uganda
| City | Bearing | Direction | Distance to the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala | 18.1° | North | 2,475 km |
| Nansana | 18.2° | North | 2,472 km |
| Kira | 18° | North | 2,464 km |
| Bunamwaya | 18.1° | North | 2,483 km |
| Kyengera | 18.2° | North | 2,480 km |
| Kasangati | 18.1° | North | 2,461 km |
| Mbarara | 21.6° | North | 2,644 km |
| Njeru | 16.7° | North | 2,442 km |
| Mukono | 17.7° | North | 2,465 km |
| Gulu | 20.9° | North | 2,228 km |
| Kajansi | 18.1° | North | 2,487 km |
| Katabi | 18.1° | North | 2,503 km |
| Lugazi | 17.3° | North | 2,458 km |
| Hoima | 21.8° | North | 2,405 km |
| Mubende | 21° | North | 2,494 km |
| Lira | 18.9° | North | 2,260 km |
| Ibanda | 22.3° | North | 2,602 km |
| Masaka | 19.5° | North | 2,574 km |
| Kasese | 23.5° | Northeast | 2,588 km |
| Mbale | 14.8° | North | 2,343 km |
| Masindi | 21.2° | North | 2,365 km |
| Mityana | 19.4° | North | 2,484 km |
| Entebbe | 18.1° | North | 2,506 km |
City data from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0. geonames.org
Questions, answered.
Is the Qibla the same everywhere in Uganda?
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.