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) |
|---|---|
| Kumagunnam | 36.51 Km |
| Gashua | 63.44 Km |
| Hadejia | 65.09 Km |
| Gumel | 119.04 Km |
| Azare | 136.73 Km |
| Potiskum | 146.10 Km |
| Kiyawa | 152.49 Km |
| Geidam | 159.47 Km |
| Magaria | 168.03 Km |
| Mirriah | 168.74 Km |
| Chakwama | 169.85 Km |
| Dutse | 173.90 Km |
| Daura | 179.75 Km |
| Kari | 181.59 Km |
| Gwaram | 188.42 Km |
| Zinder | 189.47 Km |
| Birnin Kudu | 190.72 Km |
| Gaya | 194.07 Km |