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) |
|---|---|
| Ennis | 47.88 Km |
| Luimneach | 73.40 Km |
| Athlone | 75.79 Km |
| An Muileann gCearr | 116.94 Km |
| Sligo | 117.29 Km |
| Tralee | 119.73 Km |
| Cluain Meala | 136.39 Km |
| Kilkenny | 138.70 Km |
| Carlow | 149.89 Km |
| Droichead Nua | 150.39 Km |
| Ballincollig | 157.66 Km |
| Cork | 157.78 Km |
| Naas | 158.75 Km |
| Douglas | 160.93 Km |
| Navan | 162.46 Km |
| Celbridge | 166.72 Km |
| Carrigaline | 168.31 Km |
| Leixlip | 170.05 Km |
| Waterford | 172.43 Km |
| Lucan | 173.12 Km |
| Tallaght | 178.01 Km |
| Blanchardstown | 178.12 Km |
| Finglas | 183.33 Km |
| Rathfarnham | 184.03 Km |
| Drogheda | 185.56 Km |