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) |
|---|---|
| Ruiru | 17.45 Km |
| Kiambu | 30.19 Km |
| Pumwani | 36.98 Km |
| Karuri | 39.16 Km |
| Nairobi | 39.52 Km |
| Athi River | 48.12 Km |
| Limuru | 48.34 Km |
| Kikuyu | 51.01 Km |
| Machakos | 58.58 Km |
| Kerugoya | 63.88 Km |
| Nyeri | 69.51 Km |
| Embu | 69.80 Km |
| Naivasha | 79.20 Km |
| Makueni Boma | 105.57 Km |
| Kitui | 111.02 Km |
| Ol Kalou | 114.35 Km |
| Nanyuki | 115.59 Km |
| Narok | 133.32 Km |
| Meru | 136.61 Km |
| Nakuru | 137.14 Km |
| Nyahururu | 142.67 Km |
| Isiolo | 164.52 Km |
| Rongai | 164.70 Km |
| Molo | 172.41 Km |