Qibla Direction in Detroit
The qibla direction in Detroit is 52.0° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,822 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
52.0°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 10,822 km
Which way is qibla in Detroit?
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Which way is the qibla in Detroit?
From Detroit the qibla is 52.0° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 52.0° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,822 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Detroit to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Detroit 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 Detroit on the map
Qibla in Detroit: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Detroit?
From Detroit the qibla is 52.0° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Detroit?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,822 km from Detroit along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Detroit 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.