Qibla Direction in Durham
The qibla direction in Durham is 55.6° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,950 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
55.6°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 10,950 km
Which way is qibla in Durham?
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Which way is the qibla in Durham?
From Durham the qibla is 55.6° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 55.6° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,950 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Durham to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Durham today
At 15:56 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 Durham on the map
Qibla in Durham: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Durham?
From Durham the qibla is 55.6° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Durham?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,950 km from Durham along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Durham using the Sun?
At 15:56 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.