Qibla Direction in Elgin
The qibla direction in Elgin is 48.2° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,174 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
48.2°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,174 km
Which way is qibla in Elgin?
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Which way is the qibla in Elgin?
From Elgin the qibla is 48.2° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 48.2° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,174 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Elgin to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Elgin 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 Elgin on the map
Qibla in Elgin: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Elgin?
From Elgin the qibla is 48.2° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Elgin?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,174 km from Elgin along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Elgin 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.