Qibla Direction in Des Moines
The qibla direction in Des Moines is 17.6° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast, and the Kaaba is 12,156 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
17.6°
Bearing: NNE (north-northeast) from true north Distance: 12,156 km
Which way is qibla in Des Moines?
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Which way is the qibla in Des Moines?
From Des Moines the qibla is 17.6° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 17.6° NNE
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,156 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Des Moines to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Des Moines today
At 13:54 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 Des Moines on the map
Qibla in Des Moines: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Des Moines?
From Des Moines the qibla is 17.6° clockwise from true north, roughly north-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Des Moines?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,156 km from Des Moines along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Des Moines using the Sun?
At 13:54 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.