Qibla Direction in Iowa City
The qibla direction in Iowa City is 45.7° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,399 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
45.7°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,399 km
Which way is qibla in Iowa City?
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 Iowa City?
From Iowa City the qibla is 45.7° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 45.7° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,399 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Iowa City to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Iowa City today
At 15:19 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 Iowa City on the map
Qibla in Iowa City: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Iowa City?
From Iowa City the qibla is 45.7° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Iowa City?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,399 km from Iowa City along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Iowa City using the Sun?
At 15:19 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.