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) |
|---|---|
| West Falls Church | 3.90 Km |
| Springfield | 4.64 Km |
| Lincolnia | 4.78 Km |
| Merrifield | 5.55 Km |
| Baileys Crossroads | 6.19 Km |
| West Springfield | 6.77 Km |
| Franconia | 6.90 Km |
| Idylwood | 7.32 Km |
| Burke | 7.71 Km |
| Rose Hill | 8.60 Km |
| Fairfax | 9.69 Km |
| Arlington | 9.76 Km |
| Vienna | 9.88 Km |
| Tysons Corner | 10.27 Km |
| Oakton | 10.65 Km |
| McLean | 11.67 Km |
| Alexandria | 13.26 Km |
| Hybla Valley | 13.46 Km |
| Woodlawn | 13.78 Km |
| Lorton | 14.28 Km |
| Wolf Trap | 14.44 Km |
| Washington | 15.61 Km |
| Fort Hunt | 16.17 Km |
| Adams Morgan | 16.76 Km |
| Glassmanor | 17.18 Km |