Qibla direction in Sabah
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Sabah the qibla is towards the west: 290.62° from true north in Kota Kinabalu. Across the region the bearing runs from 290° to 291°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 18 cities in Sabah, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Sabah
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | 290.62° · west |
| Sandakan | 290.68° · west |
| Tawau | 291.02° · west |
| Lahad Datu | 290.86° · west |
| Putatan | 290.63° · west |
| Donggongon | 290.64° · west |
| Keningau | 290.78° · west |
| Semporna | 290.97° · west |
| Sipitang | 290.84° · west |
| Petagas | 290.63° · west |
All 18 cities in Sabah
- Bandar Nabawan
- Beaufort
- Donggongon
- Keningau
- Kinarut
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kuala Penyu
- Kudat
- Lahad Datu
- Papar
- Petagas
- Putatan
- Ranau
- Sandakan
- Semporna
- Sipitang
- Tambunan
- Tawau
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Sabah?
Towards the west. In Kota Kinabalu it is 290.62°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Sabah lie between 290° and 291°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Sabah?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.