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) |
|---|---|
| Johnston | 9.90 Km |
| Des Moines | 14.37 Km |
| Urbandale | 14.47 Km |
| Altoona | 15.09 Km |
| Clive | 17.18 Km |
| West Des Moines | 19.09 Km |
| Waukee | 26.67 Km |
| Ames | 33.93 Km |
| Indianola | 41.52 Km |
| Newton | 46.42 Km |
| Marshalltown | 67.82 Km |
| Fort Dodge | 97.15 Km |
| Ottumwa | 127.12 Km |
| Cedar Falls | 130.50 Km |
| Waterloo | 134.35 Km |
| Mason City | 161.77 Km |
| Cedar Rapids | 165.36 Km |
| North Liberty | 166.60 Km |
| Coralville | 168.24 Km |
| Marion | 169.65 Km |
| Iowa City | 172.50 Km |
| Kirksville | 191.05 Km |
| Council Bluffs | 194.88 Km |