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) |
|---|---|
| Sukuta | 16.71 Km |
| Serekunda | 18.82 Km |
| Banjul | 21.60 Km |
| Bakau | 23.25 Km |
| Lamin | 25.00 Km |
| Bignona | 68.77 Km |
| Ziguinchor | 88.20 Km |
| Joal-Fadiout | 101.52 Km |
| Nioro du Rip | 106.15 Km |
| Kaolack | 116.07 Km |
| Farafenni | 118.16 Km |
| Pourham | 122.54 Km |
| Sedhiou | 133.92 Km |
| Guinguineo | 133.99 Km |
| Nguekhokh | 143.24 Km |
| Kaffrine | 150.66 Km |
| Tiebo | 157.96 Km |
| Thies | 171.42 Km |
| Thies Nones | 171.57 Km |
| Pout | 172.56 Km |
| Dakar | 179.90 Km |
| Pikine | 184.29 Km |
| Ndiareme limamoulaye | 185.68 Km |
| Mbake | 186.88 Km |
| Kolda | 189.71 Km |