Qibla Direction in Ridgecrest

The qibla direction in Ridgecrest is 24.1° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast, and the Kaaba is 13,244 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.

24.1°

Bearing: NNE (north-northeast) from true north Distance: 13,244 km

Which way is qibla in Ridgecrest?

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Which way is the qibla in Ridgecrest?

From Ridgecrest the qibla is 24.1° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

Bearing
24.1° NNE
Distance to Makkah
13,244 km

Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Ridgecrest to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.

Find the qibla with the Sun in Ridgecrest today

At 13:43 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 Ridgecrest on the map

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Qibla in Ridgecrest: common questions

Which way is the qibla in Ridgecrest?

From Ridgecrest the qibla is 24.1° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Makkah from Ridgecrest?

The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,244 km from Ridgecrest along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).

Can I find the qibla in Ridgecrest using the Sun?

At 13:43 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.