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) |
|---|---|
| Quthing | 34.99 Km |
| Mafeteng | 43.19 Km |
| Maseru | 92.82 Km |
| Aliwal North | 94.99 Km |
| Ladybrand | 106.42 Km |
| Qachas Nek | 116.67 Km |
| Thaba Nchu | 121.53 Km |
| Botshabelo | 122.16 Km |
| Maputsoe | 146.45 Km |
| Leribe | 152.53 Km |
| Bloemfontein | 167.40 Km |
| Butha-Buthe | 171.18 Km |
| Lady Frere | 174.11 Km |
| Kokstad | 191.96 Km |
| Queensdale | 197.02 Km |