Qibla Direction in Caloundra
The qibla direction in Caloundra is 280.6° clockwise from true north, roughly west, and the Kaaba is 13,294 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
280.6°
Bearing: W (west) from true north Distance: 13,294 km
Which way is qibla in Caloundra?
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Which way is the qibla in Caloundra?
From Caloundra the qibla is 280.6° clockwise from true north, roughly west. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 280.6° W
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,294 km
- Sun in the qibla direction
- 15:53
Updated Monday, 28 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Caloundra to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Caloundra today
At 15:53 today the Sun stands exactly in the qibla direction: face the Sun and you are facing the Kaaba.
Times are calculated from the Sun's position for the city centre and are exact to about a minute. They change slowly from day to day.
Kaaba direction from Caloundra on the map
Qibla in Caloundra: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Caloundra?
From Caloundra the qibla is 280.6° clockwise from true north, roughly west. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Caloundra?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,294 km from Caloundra along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Caloundra using the Sun?
At 15:53 today the Sun stands exactly in the qibla direction: face the Sun and you are facing the Kaaba.