Find the accurate Qibla direction from Chicago toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
| Qibla bearing | 48.7° from true north |
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| Direction | Northeast (NE) |
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| Distance to Kaaba | 11,149 km |
| Latitude | 41.8500 |
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| Longitude | -87.6501 |
| Elevation | 179 m |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
From Chicago, the Qibla direction toward the Kaaba in Makkah is 48.7° clockwise from true north, which corresponds to the Northeast (NE) direction. Use a compass aligned with true north or an online Qibla compass to ensure accurate orientation during prayer.
This Qibla direction is calculated using great-circle geometry based on geographic coordinates. Magnetic declination is not included.
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