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) |
|---|---|
| Douglas | 3.58 Km |
| Ballincollig | 7.90 Km |
| Carrigaline | 10.80 Km |
| Cluain Meala | 72.95 Km |
| Luimneach | 85.89 Km |
| Tralee | 93.82 Km |
| Waterford | 101.13 Km |
| Ennis | 110.83 Km |
| Kilkenny | 118.07 Km |
| Wexford | 145.76 Km |
| Carlow | 148.27 Km |
| Gaillimh | 157.78 Km |
| Athlone | 173.32 Km |
| Droichead Nua | 182.20 Km |
| Naas | 190.62 Km |
| An Muileann gCearr | 196.29 Km |