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) |
|---|---|
| Povoa de Santa Iria | 1.70 Km |
| Santa Iria da Azoia | 3.89 Km |
| Sao Joao da Talha | 5.62 Km |
| Camarate | 8.76 Km |
| Loures | 9.07 Km |
| Sacavem | 9.27 Km |
| Moscavide e Portela | 10.53 Km |
| Olivais | 11.62 Km |
| Vila Franca de Xira | 12.00 Km |
| Ramada | 12.17 Km |
| Odivelas | 12.72 Km |
| Alvalade | 14.39 Km |
| Pontinha | 15.65 Km |
| Benfica | 17.28 Km |
| Lisbon | 17.93 Km |
| Amadora | 18.66 Km |
| Belas | 19.25 Km |
| Alfragide | 19.80 Km |
| Queluz | 19.97 Km |
| Montijo | 20.48 Km |
| Carnaxide | 21.76 Km |
| Massama | 22.03 Km |
| Cacem | 22.35 Km |
| Almada | 22.53 Km |
| Linda-a-Velha | 22.57 Km |