Qibla Direction in Novato
The qibla direction in Novato is 18.6° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast, and the Kaaba is 13,145 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
18.6°
Bearing: NNE (north-northeast) from true north Distance: 13,145 km
Which way is qibla in Novato?
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 Novato?
From Novato the qibla is 18.6° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 18.6° NNE
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,145 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Novato to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Novato today
At 13:50 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 Novato on the map
Qibla in Novato: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Novato?
From Novato the qibla is 18.6° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Novato?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,145 km from Novato along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Novato using the Sun?
At 13:50 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.