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) |
|---|---|
| Chakwama | 23.49 Km |
| Dutse | 37.08 Km |
| Kiyawa | 39.51 Km |
| Gwaram | 48.27 Km |
| Gaya | 68.92 Km |
| Wudil | 79.70 Km |
| Azare | 81.43 Km |
| Rano | 98.53 Km |
| Darazo | 113.45 Km |
| Kari | 120.19 Km |
| Kano | 121.16 Km |
| Hadejia | 127.06 Km |
| Anchau | 130.39 Km |
| Gumel | 131.01 Km |
| Bauchi | 133.08 Km |
| Lere | 154.38 Km |
| Dutsen Wai | 154.81 Km |
| Dukku | 157.48 Km |
| Soba | 163.60 Km |
| Gwarzo | 175.95 Km |
| Potiskum | 176.97 Km |
| Jos | 181.13 Km |
| Magaria | 182.70 Km |
| Nguru | 190.72 Km |
| Zaria | 195.18 Km |