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 | 45.30 Km |
| Kilkenny | 64.50 Km |
| Carlow | 64.62 Km |
| Cluain Meala | 84.70 Km |
| Greystones | 93.54 Km |
| Droichead Nua | 96.99 Km |
| Naas | 99.04 Km |
| Bray | 99.56 Km |
| Sandyford | 105.74 Km |
| Tallaght | 105.98 Km |
| Rathfarnham | 108.10 Km |
| Dun Laoghaire | 108.89 Km |
| Dublin | 111.95 Km |
| Celbridge | 112.18 Km |
| Lucan | 113.78 Km |
| Leixlip | 114.74 Km |
| Blanchardstown | 117.32 Km |
| Finglas | 117.80 Km |
| Donaghmede | 120.00 Km |
| Malahide | 125.82 Km |
| Swords | 126.18 Km |
| Balbriggan | 142.88 Km |
| Douglas | 144.41 Km |
| Carrigaline | 144.83 Km |
| An Muileann gCearr | 144.95 Km |