Qibla Direction in Ellicott City
The qibla direction in Ellicott City is 56.7° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,593 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
56.7°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,593 km
Which way is qibla in Ellicott City?
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Which way is the qibla in Ellicott City?
From Ellicott City the qibla is 56.7° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 56.7° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,593 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Ellicott City to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City on the map
Qibla in Ellicott City: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Ellicott City?
From Ellicott City the qibla is 56.7° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Ellicott City?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,593 km from Ellicott City along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Ellicott City 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.