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) |
|---|---|
| Limuru | 14.93 Km |
| Nairobi | 17.58 Km |
| Kiambu | 20.92 Km |
| Pumwani | 21.20 Km |
| Ruiru | 34.93 Km |
| Athi River | 42.12 Km |
| Thika | 51.01 Km |
| Naivasha | 64.50 Km |
| Machakos | 73.65 Km |
| Karuri | 83.89 Km |
| Narok | 89.93 Km |
| Nyeri | 97.16 Km |
| Kerugoya | 107.79 Km |
| Ol Kalou | 112.95 Km |
| Embu | 118.21 Km |
| Nakuru | 123.36 Km |
| Makueni Boma | 123.52 Km |
| Nanyuki | 146.58 Km |
| Nyahururu | 146.65 Km |
| Rongai | 148.79 Km |
| Kitui | 150.41 Km |
| Molo | 151.74 Km |
| Meru | 181.23 Km |
| Kericho | 181.87 Km |