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) |
|---|---|
| Banjul | 19.18 Km |
| Brikama | 25.00 Km |
| Serekunda | 28.09 Km |
| Bakau | 30.26 Km |
| Sukuta | 30.36 Km |
| Bignona | 64.32 Km |
| Nioro du Rip | 81.56 Km |
| Ziguinchor | 88.92 Km |
| Farafenni | 93.28 Km |
| Kaolack | 97.11 Km |
| Joal-Fadiout | 100.31 Km |
| Pourham | 110.96 Km |
| Guinguineo | 114.32 Km |
| Sedhiou | 118.98 Km |
| Kaffrine | 126.98 Km |
| Nguekhokh | 142.96 Km |
| Tiebo | 144.09 Km |
| Thies | 168.40 Km |
| Thies Nones | 169.19 Km |
| Kolda | 169.48 Km |
| Mbake | 169.67 Km |
| Pout | 171.65 Km |
| Touba | 176.81 Km |
| Dakar | 184.73 Km |
| Pikine | 187.92 Km |