From Eritrea Assab, the direction of the Qibla is 342.11° NNW directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Eritrea Assab is 342.11 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Eritrea Assab is calculated as 340°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 340 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Eritrea Assab on the map below. If you are near Assab, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Eritrea Assab
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Assab toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Eritrea Assab : 342.11°
The distance between Eritrea Assab and Mecca is 985 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Eritrea Assab with a Real Compass
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.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
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.
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
340° › Direction turning 340° to the right from the north