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) |
|---|---|
| Crofton | 7.53 Km |
| Seabrook | 10.44 Km |
| Lanham-Seabrook | 10.83 Km |
| Greater Upper Marlboro | 12.48 Km |
| Greenbelt | 14.31 Km |
| Landover | 14.42 Km |
| Odenton | 15.92 Km |
| East Riverdale | 16.71 Km |
| South Laurel | 17.52 Km |
| Parole | 17.75 Km |
| Maryland City | 18.24 Km |
| College Park | 18.36 Km |
| Beltsville | 18.42 Km |
| Hyattsville | 18.67 Km |
| Suitland | 19.75 Km |
| Suitland-Silver Hill | 20.01 Km |
| Laurel | 20.17 Km |
| Annapolis | 21.00 Km |
| Severna Park | 21.38 Km |
| Camp Springs | 21.71 Km |
| Severn | 21.78 Km |
| Calverton | 21.87 Km |
| Adelphi | 21.94 Km |
| Arnold | 22.03 Km |
| Langley Park | 22.30 Km |