Qibla Direction in Downers Grove

The qibla direction in Downers Grove is 48.4° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,175 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.

48.4°

Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,175 km

Which way is qibla in Downers Grove?

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Which way is the qibla in Downers Grove?

From Downers Grove the qibla is 48.4° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

Bearing
48.4° NE
Distance to Makkah
11,175 km

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

Find the qibla with the Sun in Downers Grove today

At 15:16 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 Downers Grove on the map

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Qibla in Downers Grove: common questions

Which way is the qibla in Downers Grove?

From Downers Grove the qibla is 48.4° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Makkah from Downers Grove?

The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,175 km from Downers Grove along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).

Can I find the qibla in Downers Grove using the Sun?

At 15:16 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.