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) |
|---|---|
| Rathfarnham | 6.24 Km |
| Lucan | 9.38 Km |
| Dublin | 9.80 Km |
| Sandyford | 9.93 Km |
| Blanchardstown | 11.36 Km |
| Leixlip | 12.03 Km |
| Finglas | 12.56 Km |
| Celbridge | 12.93 Km |
| Dun Laoghaire | 15.82 Km |
| Donaghmede | 18.82 Km |
| Bray | 20.51 Km |
| Naas | 21.02 Km |
| Swords | 21.90 Km |
| Malahide | 23.40 Km |
| Greystones | 26.22 Km |
| Droichead Nua | 30.45 Km |
| Balbriggan | 38.02 Km |
| Navan | 45.60 Km |
| Drogheda | 48.18 Km |
| Carlow | 61.75 Km |
| An Muileann gCearr | 69.26 Km |
| Dundalk | 79.46 Km |
| Kilkenny | 91.64 Km |
| Newry | 99.27 Km |
| Athlone | 104.89 Km |