Qibla Direction in Wilmette
The qibla direction in Wilmette is 48.6° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,137 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
48.6°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,137 km
Which way is qibla in Wilmette?
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Which way is the qibla in Wilmette?
From Wilmette the qibla is 48.6° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 48.6° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,137 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Wilmette to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Wilmette 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 Wilmette on the map
Qibla in Wilmette: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Wilmette?
From Wilmette the qibla is 48.6° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Wilmette?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,137 km from Wilmette along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Wilmette 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.