Qibla Direction in Ann Arbor

The qibla direction in Ann Arbor is 51.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,871 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.

51.5°

Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 10,871 km

Which way is qibla in Ann Arbor?

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Which way is the qibla in Ann Arbor?

From Ann Arbor the qibla is 51.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

Bearing
51.5° NE
Distance to Makkah
10,871 km

Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Ann Arbor to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.

Find the qibla with the Sun in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor on the map

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Qibla in Ann Arbor: common questions

Which way is the qibla in Ann Arbor?

From Ann Arbor the qibla is 51.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Makkah from Ann Arbor?

The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,871 km from Ann Arbor along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).

Can I find the qibla in Ann Arbor 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.