Qibla Direction in Back Mountain
The qibla direction in Back Mountain is 57.1° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,411 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
57.1°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,411 km
Which way is qibla in Back Mountain?
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Which way is the qibla in Back Mountain?
From Back Mountain the qibla is 57.1° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 57.1° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,411 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Back Mountain to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Back Mountain today
At 16:03 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 Back Mountain on the map
Qibla in Back Mountain: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Back Mountain?
From Back Mountain the qibla is 57.1° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Back Mountain?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,411 km from Back Mountain along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Back Mountain using the Sun?
At 16:03 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.