Qibla Direction in University City

The qibla direction in University City is 47.2° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 11,555 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.

47.2°

Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 11,555 km

Which way is qibla in University City?

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Which way is the qibla in University City?

From University City the qibla is 47.2° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

Bearing
47.2° NE
Distance to Makkah
11,555 km

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

Find the qibla with the Sun in University City today

At 15:13 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 University City on the map

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Qibla in University City: common questions

Which way is the qibla in University City?

From University City the qibla is 47.2° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

How far is Makkah from University City?

The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,555 km from University City along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).

Can I find the qibla in University City using the Sun?

At 15:13 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.