Qibla Direction in Bethlehem
The qibla direction in Bethlehem is 57.6° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,409 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
57.6°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,409 km
Which way is qibla in Bethlehem?
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Which way is the qibla in Bethlehem?
From Bethlehem the qibla is 57.6° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 57.6° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,409 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Bethlehem to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Bethlehem today
At 16:01 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 Bethlehem on the map
Qibla in Bethlehem: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Bethlehem?
From Bethlehem the qibla is 57.6° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Bethlehem?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,409 km from Bethlehem along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Bethlehem using the Sun?
At 16:01 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.