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) |
|---|---|
| Sintra | 3.02 Km |
| Rio de Mouro | 3.76 Km |
| Cacem | 5.23 Km |
| Belas | 7.33 Km |
| Massama | 7.37 Km |
| Queluz | 8.98 Km |
| Alcabideche | 9.11 Km |
| Sao Domingos de Rana | 10.64 Km |
| Amadora | 10.93 Km |
| Estoril | 11.24 Km |
| Monte Estoril | 11.50 Km |
| Carnaxide | 11.50 Km |
| Parede | 11.69 Km |
| Carcavelos | 12.00 Km |
| Oeiras | 12.19 Km |
| Paço de Arcos | 12.21 Km |
| Linda-a-Velha | 12.77 Km |
| Pontinha | 12.95 Km |
| Alfragide | 13.03 Km |
| Cascais | 13.08 Km |
| Benfica | 13.27 Km |
| Ramada | 13.54 Km |
| Odivelas | 13.87 Km |
| Alges | 14.50 Km |
| Loures | 15.63 Km |