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) |
|---|---|
| Silver Spring | 6.51 Km |
| North Bethesda | 7.28 Km |
| Wheaton | 7.64 Km |
| Takoma Park | 8.03 Km |
| Adams Morgan | 8.28 Km |
| McLean | 8.44 Km |
| Chillum | 9.65 Km |
| Shaw | 10.23 Km |
| Potomac | 10.25 Km |
| Langley Park | 10.32 Km |
| Washington | 11.00 Km |
| Arlington | 11.09 Km |
| Aspen Hill | 11.24 Km |
| White Oak | 11.36 Km |
| Adelphi | 11.37 Km |
| Rockville | 12.35 Km |
| Tysons Corner | 13.25 Km |
| Idylwood | 13.54 Km |
| Hyattsville | 13.66 Km |
| College Park | 14.12 Km |
| Baileys Crossroads | 14.71 Km |
| West Falls Church | 14.94 Km |
| East Riverdale | 15.56 Km |
| Merrifield | 16.12 Km |
| Fairland | 16.26 Km |