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) |
|---|---|
| Kamachumu | 21.40 Km |
| Katerero | 48.70 Km |
| Bukoba | 59.46 Km |
| Nsunga | 74.82 Km |
| Chato | 96.37 Km |
| Biharamulo | 96.52 Km |
| Kibungo | 119.05 Km |
| Rwamagana | 125.19 Km |
| Ngara | 127.27 Km |
| Katoro | 140.16 Km |
| Geita | 141.41 Km |
| Buseresere | 143.92 Km |
| Rulenge | 144.44 Km |
| Kabanga | 152.38 Km |
| Kasamwa | 152.59 Km |
| Muriti | 153.15 Km |
| Nyachera | 160.88 Km |
| Masaka | 164.12 Km |
| Bugarama | 164.72 Km |
| Uyovu | 165.15 Km |
| Mbarara | 166.39 Km |
| Kigali | 166.70 Km |
| Byumba | 166.74 Km |
| Bwizibwera | 168.88 Km |
| Mwanza | 169.84 Km |