Qibla Direction in Council Bluffs

The qibla direction in Council Bluffs is 42.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,682 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.

42.3°

Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,682 km

Which way is qibla in Council Bluffs?

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Which way is the qibla in Council Bluffs?

From Council Bluffs the qibla is 42.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

Bearing
42.3° NE
Distance to Makkah
11,682 km

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

Find the qibla with the Sun in Council Bluffs today

At 15:23 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 Council Bluffs on the map

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Qibla in Council Bluffs: common questions

Which way is the qibla in Council Bluffs?

From Council Bluffs the qibla is 42.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Makkah from Council Bluffs?

The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,682 km from Council Bluffs along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).

Can I find the qibla in Council Bluffs using the Sun?

At 15:23 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.