Qibla Direction in Gaithersburg
The qibla direction in Gaithersburg is 56.4° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,630 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
56.4°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,630 km
Which way is qibla in Gaithersburg?
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Which way is the qibla in Gaithersburg?
From Gaithersburg the qibla is 56.4° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 56.4° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,630 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Gaithersburg to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg on the map
Qibla in Gaithersburg: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Gaithersburg?
From Gaithersburg the qibla is 56.4° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Gaithersburg?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,630 km from Gaithersburg along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Gaithersburg 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.