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) |
|---|---|
| Queluz | 2.08 Km |
| Benfica | 2.45 Km |
| Alfragide | 2.62 Km |
| Pontinha | 3.14 Km |
| Carnaxide | 3.28 Km |
| Belas | 3.81 Km |
| Massama | 4.36 Km |
| Linda-a-Velha | 4.49 Km |
| Alges | 5.71 Km |
| Odivelas | 5.94 Km |
| Cacem | 6.00 Km |
| Ramada | 6.69 Km |
| Alvalade | 7.53 Km |
| Paço de Arcos | 8.33 Km |
| Rio de Mouro | 8.54 Km |
| Lisbon | 9.41 Km |
| Oeiras | 9.84 Km |
| Loures | 10.13 Km |
| Camarate | 10.48 Km |
| Almada | 10.50 Km |
| Carcavelos | 10.56 Km |
| Caparica | 10.57 Km |
| Olivais | 10.91 Km |
| Algueirao | 10.93 Km |
| Sao Domingos de Rana | 11.15 Km |