Qibla Direction in Washington
The qibla direction in Washington is 47.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,344 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
47.5°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,344 km
Which way is qibla in Washington?
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Which way is the qibla in Washington?
From Washington the qibla is 47.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 47.5° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,344 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Washington to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Washington today
At 15:15 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 Washington on the map
Qibla in Washington: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Washington?
From Washington the qibla is 47.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Washington?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,344 km from Washington along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Washington using the Sun?
At 15:15 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.