Qibla Direction in Elkridge
The qibla direction in Elkridge is 56.8° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,590 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
56.8°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,590 km
Which way is qibla in Elkridge?
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Which way is the qibla in Elkridge?
From Elkridge the qibla is 56.8° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 56.8° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,590 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Elkridge to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Elkridge today
At 16:00 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 Elkridge on the map
Qibla in Elkridge: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Elkridge?
From Elkridge the qibla is 56.8° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Elkridge?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,590 km from Elkridge along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Elkridge using the Sun?
At 16:00 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.