Najaf Qibla Direction, Iraq Najaf Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From Iraq Najaf, the direction of the Qibla is 201.9° SSW directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Iraq Najaf is 201.90 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Iraq Najaf is calculated as 197.34°. 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 197.34 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Iraq Najaf on the map below. If you are near Najaf, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Najaf toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in Iraq Najaf is 201.90 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Iraq Najaf is calculated as 197.34°. 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 197.34 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Iraq Najaf on the map below. If you are near Najaf, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Iraq Najaf
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Iraq Najaf : 201.90°
Magnetic Declination : 4.56°
Compass Qibla Degree : 197.34° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between Iraq Najaf and Mecca is 1,261 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Iraq Najaf 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.
- 197.34° › Direction turning 197.34° to the right from the north
Places Near Iraq Najaf
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Kufa | 9.29 Km |
| Ash Shamiyah | 25.01 Km |
| Al Mishkhab | 28.09 Km |
| Nahiyat Ghammas | 40.68 Km |
| Imam Qasim | 43.80 Km |
| Al Hillah | 49.16 Km |
| Ad Diwaniyah | 54.74 Km |
| Nahiyat ash Shinafiyah | 56.78 Km |
| Al Hindiyah | 58.97 Km |
| Karbala | 72.23 Km |
| Nahiyat Saddat al Hindiyah | 76.95 Km |
| Al Musayyib | 83.87 Km |
| Afak | 85.04 Km |
| Ar Rumaythah | 98.14 Km |
| Aş Şuwayrah | 107.84 Km |
| As Samawah | 118.34 Km |
| Al Aziziyah | 119.08 Km |
| Abu Ghurayb | 143.10 Km |
| Baghdad | 146.27 Km |
| Al Kut | 148.60 Km |
| Al Fallujah | 156.19 Km |
| Al Hayy | 160.71 Km |
| Ramadi | 182.99 Km |
| Ash Shatrah | 185.88 Km |
| Baqubah | 193.67 Km |