Qibla Direction in Atlanta
The qibla direction in Atlanta is 52.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,501 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
52.3°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,501 km
Which way is qibla in Atlanta?
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Which way is the qibla in Atlanta?
From Atlanta the qibla is 52.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 52.3° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,501 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Atlanta to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Atlanta today
At 15:58 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 Atlanta on the map
Qibla in Atlanta: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Atlanta?
From Atlanta the qibla is 52.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Atlanta?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,501 km from Atlanta along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Atlanta using the Sun?
At 15:58 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.