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) |
|---|---|
| Monte Estoril | 1.72 Km |
| Estoril | 2.29 Km |
| Alcabideche | 4.23 Km |
| Parede | 5.86 Km |
| Sao Domingos de Rana | 7.02 Km |
| Carcavelos | 8.64 Km |
| Oeiras | 9.62 Km |
| Rio de Mouro | 11.18 Km |
| Paço de Arcos | 11.29 Km |
| Sintra | 12.17 Km |
| Algueirao | 13.08 Km |
| Cacem | 13.26 Km |
| Massama | 13.68 Km |
| Carnaxide | 15.53 Km |
| Linda-a-Velha | 15.68 Km |
| Queluz | 15.93 Km |
| Belas | 16.33 Km |
| Alges | 16.68 Km |
| Amadora | 17.71 Km |
| Alfragide | 17.98 Km |
| Caparica | 19.59 Km |
| Benfica | 19.90 Km |
| Pontinha | 20.82 Km |
| Charneca de Caparica | 21.48 Km |
| Piedade | 23.02 Km |