The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
The direction indicated on a compass is found by including the declination angle to determine magnetic north relative to true geographic north. Below is the Qibla angle value relative to magnetic north using a real compass. The direction indicated by the compass needle is the direction relative to magnetic north.
The compass circle measures between 0° and 360°, and the angle increases clockwise, starting from north.
| Direction | Name | Angle (Degrees) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | North | 0° | It is the starting direction of angle measurement. |
| E | East | 90° | The direction reached by turning 90° clockwise from north. |
| S | South | 180° | The exact opposite direction of north. |
| W | West | 270° | The exact opposite direction to the east. |
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Sao Bento | 34.89 Km |
| Santa Helena | 40.32 Km |
| Viana | 78.21 Km |
| Cururupu | 80.66 Km |
| Penalva | 86.52 Km |
| Sao Luis | 86.62 Km |
| Vitoria do Mearim | 107.23 Km |
| Arari | 108.96 Km |
| Sao Jose de Ribamar | 114.32 Km |
| Pindare Mirim | 124.28 Km |
| Itapecuru Mirim | 125.87 Km |
| Santa Ines | 131.56 Km |
| Vargem Grande | 172.30 Km |
| Sao Mateus do Maranhao | 182.00 Km |
| Viseu | 188.44 Km |
| Lago da Pedra | 197.06 Km |
| Bacabal | 199.48 Km |