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) |
|---|---|
| Mtwara | 59.24 Km |
| Nyangao | 60.38 Km |
| Nanganga | 75.42 Km |
| Nanyamba | 77.37 Km |
| Kitama | 80.03 Km |
| Tandahimba | 84.21 Km |
| Luchingu | 108.79 Km |
| Nachingwea | 112.44 Km |
| Newala Kisimani | 116.06 Km |
| Lukuledi | 118.60 Km |
| Masasi | 128.26 Km |
| Mocimboa | 162.24 Km |
| Nangomba | 166.66 Km |
| Liwale | 197.01 Km |