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) |
|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 52.29 Km |
| Thaba Nchu | 61.47 Km |
| Theunissen | 92.13 Km |
| Ladybrand | 121.01 Km |
| Maseru | 125.09 Km |
| Mafeteng | 126.12 Km |
| Virginia | 129.78 Km |
| Welkom | 136.97 Km |
| Wesselsbron | 141.57 Km |
| Kimberley | 147.75 Km |
| Hennenman | 149.86 Km |
| Kutloanong | 152.47 Km |
| Allanridge | 157.68 Km |
| Senekal | 163.58 Km |
| Maputsoe | 165.94 Km |
| Mohales Hoek | 167.40 Km |
| Christiana | 169.10 Km |
| Warrenton | 174.16 Km |
| Bloemhof | 174.35 Km |
| Leribe | 180.22 Km |
| Aliwal North | 181.32 Km |
| Kroonstad | 191.62 Km |
| Bothaville | 196.63 Km |