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) |
|---|---|
| Dublin | 4.26 Km |
| Sandyford | 4.78 Km |
| Tallaght | 6.24 Km |
| Dun Laoghaire | 9.79 Km |
| Finglas | 9.90 Km |
| Blanchardstown | 11.52 Km |
| Lucan | 12.69 Km |
| Donaghmede | 13.53 Km |
| Leixlip | 15.88 Km |
| Bray | 16.39 Km |
| Celbridge | 17.95 Km |
| Swords | 18.21 Km |
| Malahide | 18.75 Km |
| Greystones | 23.01 Km |
| Naas | 27.24 Km |
| Balbriggan | 34.87 Km |
| Droichead Nua | 36.65 Km |
| Drogheda | 46.71 Km |
| Navan | 47.22 Km |
| Carlow | 66.79 Km |
| An Muileann gCearr | 74.27 Km |
| Dundalk | 78.27 Km |
| Kilkenny | 96.84 Km |
| Newry | 97.68 Km |
| Wexford | 108.10 Km |