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) |
|---|---|
| Şemdinli | 39.16 Km |
| Hakkari | 48.15 Km |
| Orumiyeh | 69.57 Km |
| Salmas | 81.06 Km |
| Oshnaviyeh | 93.12 Km |
| Aqrah | 96.90 Km |
| Soran | 104.85 Km |
| Ruwandiz | 108.96 Km |
| Naqadeh | 119.24 Km |
| Batifa | 121.07 Km |
| Piranshahr | 123.07 Km |
| Khowy | 123.22 Km |
| Van | 129.44 Km |
| Dihok | 139.27 Km |
| Sinah | 139.48 Km |
| Ajab Shir | 142.13 Km |
| Zaxo | 149.20 Km |
| Hajiawa | 155.45 Km |
| Mahabad | 155.85 Km |
| Erbil | 156.52 Km |
| Bonab | 158.28 Km |
| Tallkayf | 158.74 Km |
| Qarah Zia od Din | 160.10 Km |
| Marand | 161.62 Km |
| Şırnak | 161.73 Km |