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) |
|---|---|
| Vila Franca de Xira | 27.71 Km |
| Vialonga | 28.93 Km |
| Loures | 29.96 Km |
| Povoa de Santa Iria | 30.59 Km |
| Santa Iria da Azoia | 31.03 Km |
| Peniche | 31.27 Km |
| Ramada | 32.54 Km |
| Sao Joao da Talha | 32.84 Km |
| Algueirao | 33.45 Km |
| Odivelas | 33.81 Km |
| Sintra | 33.88 Km |
| Camarate | 33.90 Km |
| Belas | 34.96 Km |
| Sacavem | 35.71 Km |
| Cacem | 36.20 Km |
| Caldas da Rainha | 36.22 Km |
| Pontinha | 36.32 Km |
| Rio de Mouro | 36.63 Km |
| Queluz | 37.20 Km |
| Moscavide e Portela | 37.22 Km |
| Amadora | 37.58 Km |
| Massama | 37.67 Km |
| Olivais | 38.05 Km |
| Benfica | 38.14 Km |
| Alvalade | 38.85 Km |