Qibla Direction in El Cajon
The qibla direction in El Cajon is 25.5° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast, and the Kaaba is 13,502 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
25.5°
Bearing: NNE (north-northeast) from true north Distance: 13,502 km
Which way is qibla in El Cajon?
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Which way is the qibla in El Cajon?
From El Cajon the qibla is 25.5° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 25.5° NNE
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,502 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from El Cajon to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in El Cajon today
At 13:39 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 El Cajon on the map
Qibla in El Cajon: common questions
Which way is the qibla in El Cajon?
From El Cajon the qibla is 25.5° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from El Cajon?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,502 km from El Cajon along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in El Cajon using the Sun?
At 13:39 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.