Alton Qibla Direction, United States of America Alton Qibla Compass Angle Degree
From United States of America Alton, the direction of the Qibla is 47.21° NE directly to Mecca.
The Qibla angle in United States of America Alton is 47.21 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for United States of America Alton is calculated as 49.23°. 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 49.23 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for United States of America Alton on the map below. If you are near Alton, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
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The Qibla angle in United States of America Alton is 47.21 degrees from Geographic North. The compass Qibla angle for United States of America Alton is calculated as 49.23°. 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 49.23 degrees, you can face the Qibla and perform your prayers.
You can see the Qibla direction for United States of America Alton on the map below. If you are near Alton, you can use the map to determine the Qibla direction and perform your prayers facing the Qibla.
Qibla Direction Map of United States of America Alton
Qibla Angle Clockwise from Geographic North for United States of America Alton : 47.21°
Magnetic Declination : -2.02°
Compass Qibla Degree : 49.23° (Qibla Angle Clockwise from Compass North)
The distance between United States of America Alton and Mecca is 11,529 km.
The direction Muslims face during prayer is the Kaaba in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Finding the Qibla Direction for United States of America Alton 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.
- 49.23° › Direction turning 49.23° to the right from the north
Places Near United States of America Alton
| City / Place | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 3.72 Km |
| Godfrey | 7.23 Km |
| Old Jamestown | 10.70 Km |
| Spanish Lake | 11.75 Km |
| Florissant | 16.45 Km |
| Ferguson | 19.37 Km |
| Hazelwood | 20.90 Km |
| Granite City | 21.26 Km |
| Edwardsville | 21.86 Km |
| Overland | 26.11 Km |
| University City | 28.26 Km |
| Saint Charles | 28.32 Km |
| Maryland Heights | 29.02 Km |
| St. Louis | 29.30 Km |
| East Saint Louis | 29.73 Km |
| Collinsville | 29.99 Km |
| Clayton | 30.12 Km |
| Creve Coeur | 32.85 Km |
| Webster Groves | 36.38 Km |
| Fairview Heights | 37.52 Km |
| Kirkwood | 39.23 Km |
| Saint Peters | 39.59 Km |
| Affton | 39.95 Km |
| Lemay | 40.57 Km |
| O'Fallon | 40.76 Km |