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) |
|---|---|
| Benfica | 1.90 Km |
| Odivelas | 3.09 Km |
| Amadora | 3.14 Km |
| Ramada | 4.13 Km |
| Alfragide | 4.32 Km |
| Queluz | 4.94 Km |
| Alvalade | 5.06 Km |
| Belas | 5.65 Km |
| Carnaxide | 6.11 Km |
| Linda-a-Velha | 6.99 Km |
| Massama | 7.28 Km |
| Camarate | 7.35 Km |
| Loures | 7.52 Km |
| Alges | 7.71 Km |
| Olivais | 8.03 Km |
| Lisbon | 8.06 Km |
| Sacavem | 8.37 Km |
| Moscavide e Portela | 8.52 Km |
| Cacem | 8.55 Km |
| Almada | 10.53 Km |
| Sao Joao da Talha | 10.83 Km |
| Rio de Mouro | 11.16 Km |
| Paço de Arcos | 11.31 Km |
| Piedade | 11.42 Km |
| Caparica | 11.78 Km |