Qibla Direction in Sterling
The qibla direction in Sterling is 47.1° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,279 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
47.1°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,279 km
Which way is qibla in Sterling?
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 Sterling?
From Sterling the qibla is 47.1° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 47.1° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,279 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Sterling to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Sterling today
At 15:17 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 Sterling on the map
Qibla in Sterling: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Sterling?
From Sterling the qibla is 47.1° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Sterling?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,279 km from Sterling along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Sterling using the Sun?
At 15:17 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.