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) |
|---|---|
| Ankeny | 33.93 Km |
| Johnston | 40.73 Km |
| Altoona | 45.29 Km |
| Urbandale | 46.01 Km |
| Des Moines | 48.29 Km |
| Clive | 48.77 Km |
| West Des Moines | 51.43 Km |
| Waukee | 51.92 Km |
| Marshalltown | 58.82 Km |
| Newton | 60.26 Km |
| Fort Dodge | 68.42 Km |
| Indianola | 75.42 Km |
| Cedar Falls | 111.09 Km |
| Waterloo | 116.77 Km |
| Mason City | 129.05 Km |
| Ottumwa | 151.17 Km |
| Cedar Rapids | 163.24 Km |
| Marion | 167.01 Km |
| North Liberty | 170.35 Km |
| Coralville | 173.54 Km |
| Iowa City | 178.01 Km |
| Albert Lea | 180.56 Km |
| Austin | 188.93 Km |