Qibla Direction in Charleston
The qibla direction in Charleston is 53.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,995 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
53.5°
Bearing: NE (northeast) from true north Distance: 10,995 km
Which way is qibla in Charleston?
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Which way is the qibla in Charleston?
From Charleston the qibla is 53.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 53.5° NE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,995 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Charleston to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Charleston 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 Charleston on the map
Qibla in Charleston: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Charleston?
From Charleston the qibla is 53.5° clockwise from true north, roughly northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Charleston?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,995 km from Charleston along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Charleston 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.