Qibla Direction in Anchorage
The qibla direction in Anchorage is 350.9° clockwise from true north, roughly north, and the Kaaba is 10,785 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
350.9°
Bearing: N (north) from true north Distance: 10,785 km
Which way is qibla in Anchorage?
Hold your phone flat and away from metal, speakers and magnets. The bearing is measured from true north; phone compasses measure magnetic north, and most phones correct for this automatically. If the arrow jumps, move your phone in a figure-eight to calibrate it.
Which way is the qibla in Anchorage?
From Anchorage the qibla is 350.9° clockwise from true north, roughly north. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 350.9° N
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,785 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Anchorage to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Anchorage today
At 13:18 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward 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 Anchorage on the map
Qibla in Anchorage: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Anchorage?
From Anchorage the qibla is 350.9° clockwise from true north, roughly north. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Anchorage?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,785 km from Anchorage along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Anchorage using the Sun?
At 13:18 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.