Pontefract Qibla Direction, United Kingdom Pontefract Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From United Kingdom Pontefract, the direction of the Qibla is 119.65° ESE directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in United Kingdom Pontefract is 119.65 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for United Kingdom Pontefract is calculated as 119.17°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 119.17 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for United Kingdom Pontefract on the map below. If you are near Pontefract, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Find the accurate Qibla direction from Pontefract toward the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qibla angle in United Kingdom Pontefract is 119.65 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for United Kingdom Pontefract is calculated as 119.17°. The calculation was made by applying magnetic declination correction to the compass Qibla angle. By turning the compass clockwise from the top (N) point to 119.17 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for United Kingdom Pontefract on the map below. If you are near Pontefract, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of United Kingdom Pontefract
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for United Kingdom Pontefract : 119.65°
Magnetic Declination : 0.48°
Compass Qibla Degree : 119.17° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between United Kingdom Pontefract and Mecca is 4,982 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for United Kingdom Pontefract with a Real Compass
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.
Information about Compass Directions and Angles
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. |
How to Interpret the Qibla Angle?
The Qibla angle, like a compass, is measured clockwise, starting from north.
- 119.17° › Direction turning 119.17° to the right from the north
Places Near United Kingdom Pontefract
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Castleford | 5.07 Km |
| Kippax | 9.26 Km |
| South Elmsall | 10.67 Km |
| Wakefield | 12.21 Km |
| Lofthouse | 12.86 Km |
| Adwick le Street | 15.82 Km |
| Ossett | 17.65 Km |
| Darton | 18.25 Km |
| Selby | 19.16 Km |
| Barnsley | 19.31 Km |
| Leeds | 19.40 Km |
| Morley | 19.60 Km |
| Wombwell | 19.62 Km |
| Bentley | 20.56 Km |
| Dewsbury | 20.83 Km |
| Wath upon Dearne | 21.04 Km |
| Batley | 21.17 Km |
| Chapel Allerton | 21.34 Km |
| Mexborough | 21.97 Km |
| Doncaster | 22.21 Km |
| Hoyland Nether | 23.10 Km |
| Conisbrough | 23.86 Km |
| Thorne | 24.69 Km |
| Mirfield | 25.34 Km |
| Pudsey | 25.69 Km |