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) |
|---|---|
| Gulu | 88.65 Km |
| Soroti | 98.95 Km |
| Kitgum | 114.37 Km |
| Masindi | 146.40 Km |
| Pallisa | 152.29 Km |
| Kotido | 159.26 Km |
| Luwero | 162.82 Km |
| Kayunga | 172.07 Km |
| Wobulenzi | 174.59 Km |
| Adjumani | 175.78 Km |
| Buwenge | 180.45 Km |
| Namasuba | 181.48 Km |
| Busembatia | 182.45 Km |
| Pajok | 185.50 Km |
| Mbale | 192.22 Km |
| Iganga | 193.08 Km |
| Hoima | 194.48 Km |