Qibla Direction in Medina
The qibla direction in Medina is 53.0° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,825 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
53.0°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 10,825 km
Which way is qibla in Medina?
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Which way is the qibla in Medina?
From Medina the qibla is 53.0° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 53.0° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,825 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Medina to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Medina today
At 16:08 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 Medina on the map
Qibla in Medina: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Medina?
From Medina the qibla is 53.0° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Medina?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,825 km from Medina along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Medina using the Sun?
At 16:08 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.