Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · 6 cities
Qibla Direction in Ethiopia
The direction of the Kaaba in Makkah from every listed city in Ethiopia, in degrees clockwise from true north, with the distance along the shortest path over the globe.
Qibla direction by city
| City | Qibla | Compass | To the Kaaba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa Addis Ababa | 4.7° | north | 1,383 km |
| Jijiga Somali | 347.0° | north-northwest | 1,380 km |
| Gonder Amhara | 14.0° | north-northeast | 1,013 km |
| Mek'ele Tigray | 2.4° | north | 882 km |
| Bahir Dar Amhara | 13.0° | north-northeast | 1,123 km |
| Dire Dawa Dire Dawa | 350.8° | north | 1,333 km |
Your mosque’s jamaat times are usually a little later.
Ethiopia at a glance
- Which direction is the Qibla from Ethiopia?
- Between 2.4° and 350.8° from true north, depending on the city: roughly south.
- How far is Ethiopia from the Kaaba?
- From 882 km in Mek'ele to 1,383 km in Addis Ababa, along the shortest path over the globe.
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