Qibla Direction in Derby
The qibla direction in Derby is 41.9° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 12,070 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
41.9°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 12,070 km
Which way is qibla in Derby?
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Which way is the qibla in Derby?
From Derby the qibla is 41.9° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 41.9° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,070 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Derby to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Derby today
At 15:19 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 Derby on the map
Qibla in Derby: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Derby?
From Derby the qibla is 41.9° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Derby?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,070 km from Derby along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Derby using the Sun?
At 15:19 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.