Qibla Direction in Columbia Heights
The qibla direction in Columbia Heights is 43.8° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,231 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
43.8°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,231 km
Which way is qibla in Columbia Heights?
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Which way is the qibla in Columbia Heights?
From Columbia Heights the qibla is 43.8° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 43.8° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,231 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Columbia Heights to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Columbia Heights today
At 15:25 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 Columbia Heights on the map
Qibla in Columbia Heights: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Columbia Heights?
From Columbia Heights the qibla is 43.8° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Columbia Heights?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,231 km from Columbia Heights along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Columbia Heights using the Sun?
At 15:25 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.