Qibla Direction in Columbus
The qibla direction in Columbus is 50.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,229 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
50.3°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,229 km
Which way is qibla in Columbus?
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Which way is the qibla in Columbus?
From Columbus the qibla is 50.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 50.3° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,229 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Columbus to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Columbus today
At 16:09 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 Columbus on the map
Qibla in Columbus: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Columbus?
From Columbus the qibla is 50.3° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Columbus?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,229 km from Columbus along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Columbus using the Sun?
At 16:09 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.