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 Luis | 27.85 Km |
| Sao Bento | 86.51 Km |
| Itapecuru Mirim | 98.35 Km |
| Vargem Grande | 110.17 Km |
| Pinheiro | 114.32 Km |
| Cururupu | 121.81 Km |
| Arari | 127.77 Km |
| Viana | 128.36 Km |
| Vitoria do Mearim | 135.05 Km |
| Barreirinhas | 138.12 Km |
| Santa Helena | 143.21 Km |
| Penalva | 148.60 Km |
| Chapadinha | 152.13 Km |
| Sao Mateus do Maranhao | 171.04 Km |
| Coroata | 174.53 Km |
| Pindare Mirim | 184.46 Km |
| Timbiras | 188.71 Km |
| Santa Ines | 191.73 Km |
| Santa Quiteria do Maranhao | 198.15 Km |