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) |
|---|---|
| Cacem | 2.61 Km |
| Algueirao | 3.76 Km |
| Massama | 4.33 Km |
| Belas | 5.71 Km |
| Sintra | 5.83 Km |
| Queluz | 6.46 Km |
| Sao Domingos de Rana | 7.22 Km |
| Alcabideche | 7.92 Km |
| Carnaxide | 8.28 Km |
| Carcavelos | 8.36 Km |
| Paço de Arcos | 8.45 Km |
| Parede | 8.46 Km |
| Oeiras | 8.48 Km |
| Amadora | 8.54 Km |
| Estoril | 9.04 Km |
| Linda-a-Velha | 9.40 Km |
| Monte Estoril | 9.48 Km |
| Alfragide | 10.17 Km |
| Benfica | 10.99 Km |
| Alges | 11.11 Km |
| Pontinha | 11.16 Km |
| Cascais | 11.18 Km |
| Odivelas | 12.85 Km |
| Ramada | 12.86 Km |
| Loures | 15.59 Km |