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) |
|---|---|
| Maradi | 9.04 Km |
| Mayahi | 80.18 Km |
| Katsina | 87.35 Km |
| Moriki | 97.73 Km |
| Tessaoua | 103.73 Km |
| Dakoro | 109.74 Km |
| Kaura Namoda | 118.80 Km |
| Madaoua | 130.51 Km |
| Daura | 150.02 Km |
| Talata Mafara | 153.74 Km |
| Matamey | 155.01 Km |
| Gusau | 160.34 Km |
| Illela | 190.09 Km |
| Birni N Konni | 196.00 Km |
| Gwadabawa | 197.09 Km |