Qibla Direction in West Lafayette
The qibla direction in West Lafayette is 49.4° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,206 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
49.4°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,206 km
Which way is qibla in West Lafayette?
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Which way is the qibla in West Lafayette?
From West Lafayette the qibla is 49.4° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 49.4° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,206 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from West Lafayette to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in West Lafayette today
At 16:12 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 West Lafayette on the map
Qibla in West Lafayette: common questions
Which way is the qibla in West Lafayette?
From West Lafayette the qibla is 49.4° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from West Lafayette?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,206 km from West Lafayette along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in West Lafayette using the Sun?
At 16:12 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.