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) |
|---|---|
| Waterford | 41.66 Km |
| Kilkenny | 45.18 Km |
| Luimneach | 71.10 Km |
| Cork | 72.95 Km |
| Douglas | 73.13 Km |
| Carlow | 75.35 Km |
| Carrigaline | 76.83 Km |
| Ballincollig | 79.72 Km |
| Wexford | 84.70 Km |
| Ennis | 102.24 Km |
| Droichead Nua | 110.36 Km |
| Naas | 118.43 Km |
| Athlone | 119.76 Km |
| An Muileann gCearr | 132.34 Km |
| Celbridge | 134.54 Km |
| Tralee | 136.19 Km |
| Gaillimh | 136.39 Km |
| Tallaght | 136.77 Km |
| Leixlip | 138.61 Km |
| Lucan | 139.73 Km |
| Greystones | 140.82 Km |
| Rathfarnham | 142.02 Km |
| Sandyford | 142.59 Km |
| Bray | 143.34 Km |
| Blanchardstown | 145.40 Km |