Dakar Qibla Direction, Senegal Dakar Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From Senegal Dakar, the direction of the Qibla is 73.93° ENE directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in Senegal Dakar is 73.93 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Senegal Dakar is calculated as 79.83°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 79.83 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Senegal Dakar on the map below. If you are near Dakar, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Dakar toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in Senegal Dakar is 73.93 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for Senegal Dakar is calculated as 79.83°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 79.83 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for Senegal Dakar on the map below. If you are near Dakar, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of Senegal Dakar
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for Senegal Dakar : 73.93°
Magnetic Declination : -5.90°
Compass Qibla Degree : 79.83° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between Senegal Dakar and Mecca is 6,069 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for Senegal Dakar with a Real Compass
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.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
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. |
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
- 79.83° › Direction turning 79.83° to the right from the north
Places Near Senegal Dakar
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Pikine | 9.75 Km |
| Ndiareme limamoulaye | 11.70 Km |
| Pout | 42.07 Km |
| Kayar | 42.92 Km |
| Nguekhokh | 51.41 Km |
| Thies Nones | 52.30 Km |
| Thies | 56.72 Km |
| Joal-Fadiout | 88.09 Km |
| Mekhe | 99.73 Km |
| Pourham | 117.01 Km |
| Tiebo | 130.41 Km |
| Bakau | 158.20 Km |
| Kaolack | 159.51 Km |
| Serekunda | 162.21 Km |
| Sukuta | 163.30 Km |
| Mbake | 165.52 Km |
| Louga | 166.48 Km |
| Banjul | 166.63 Km |
| Guinguineo | 167.72 Km |
| Touba | 168.71 Km |
| Saint-Louis | 179.32 Km |
| Brikama | 179.90 Km |
| Lamin | 184.73 Km |