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) |
|---|---|
| Tambuwal | 58.90 Km |
| Zuru | 79.93 Km |
| Jega | 80.69 Km |
| Argungu | 92.69 Km |
| Sokoto | 102.96 Km |
| Birnin Kebbi | 105.72 Km |
| Talata Mafara | 112.88 Km |
| Rijau | 116.72 Km |
| Gwadabawa | 135.55 Km |
| Kamba | 162.43 Km |
| Kaura Namoda | 167.15 Km |
| Gusau | 168.11 Km |
| Moriki | 169.37 Km |
| Illela | 177.41 Km |
| Gaya | 183.77 Km |
| Birni N Konni | 184.16 Km |
| Ibeto | 184.55 Km |
| Malanville | 191.14 Km |
| Kontagora | 197.45 Km |