Bearing
48.6°
Qibla direction for Chicago
Need the right Qibla angle in Chicago, United States? Check the compass bearing, map position, coordinates, and Kaaba distance in one place.
NESW
Direction
Northeast
Distance to Makkah
11,152 km
Coordinates
41.8 N, 87.7 W
Qibla direction in major cities of United States
Check nearby city Qibla bearings across United States. Each angle is calculated from local coordinates and may vary slightly by location.
| City | Bearing/DirectionBearing |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 48.6°Northeast |
| South Bend | 49.7°Northeast |
| Rockford | 47.5°Northeast |
| Milwaukee | 48.3°Northeast |
| Madison | 47.2°Northeast |
| Grand Rapids | 50°Northeast |
| Fort Wayne | 50.6°Northeast |
| Davenport | 46.4°Northeast |
| Indianapolis | 50.1°Northeast |
| Lansing | 50.9°Northeast |
| Springfield | 47.5°Northeast |
| Ann Arbor | 51.5°Northeast |
Using the Qibla direction in Chicago
Looking for the Qibla direction in Chicago? Set your compass to 48.6° from true north, keep your device steady, and rotate until it points toward Northeast.
The bearing uses the latitude 41.8 N and longitude 87.7 W of Chicago to calculate the shortest direction toward the Kaaba. For better results, avoid metal surfaces and magnetic phone cases.
This Qibla page focuses on the details most people need: compass angle, readable direction, Makkah distance, map position, and nearby city comparisons for quick daily use.
Qibla direction FAQ
The Qibla direction in Chicago, United States is 48.6° from true north, facing Northeast. Use this angle with a compass for prayer direction.