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) |
|---|---|
| Jega | 35.34 Km |
| Argungu | 39.90 Km |
| Birnin Kebbi | 49.00 Km |
| Gummi | 58.90 Km |
| Sokoto | 97.61 Km |
| Gwadabawa | 123.82 Km |
| Kamba | 124.14 Km |
| Zuru | 125.52 Km |
| Gaya | 142.45 Km |
| Malanville | 149.73 Km |
| Dogondoutchi | 152.79 Km |
| Talata Mafara | 154.81 Km |
| Rijau | 159.26 Km |
| Illela | 163.34 Km |
| Birni N Konni | 167.85 Km |
| Dosso | 173.00 Km |