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) |
|---|---|
| Lukuledi | 16.68 Km |
| Nachingwea | 38.49 Km |
| Nangomba | 38.59 Km |
| Nanganga | 53.27 Km |
| Newala Kisimani | 58.82 Km |
| Luchingu | 61.72 Km |
| Nyangao | 67.89 Km |
| Tandahimba | 91.12 Km |
| Kitama | 101.97 Km |
| Nanyamba | 112.96 Km |
| Lindi | 128.26 Km |
| Liwale | 141.96 Km |
| Mtwara | 159.31 Km |
| Mocimboa | 181.86 Km |