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) |
|---|---|
| Oakton | 3.89 Km |
| Burke | 6.59 Km |
| Vienna | 7.08 Km |
| Merrifield | 7.55 Km |
| Annandale | 9.69 Km |
| Idylwood | 9.84 Km |
| Tysons Corner | 10.37 Km |
| West Falls Church | 10.47 Km |
| Wolf Trap | 10.56 Km |
| Centreville | 10.63 Km |
| West Springfield | 11.03 Km |
| Chantilly | 12.05 Km |
| Oak Hill | 12.09 Km |
| Springfield | 12.11 Km |
| Reston | 13.95 Km |
| Lincolnia | 14.46 Km |
| McLean | 14.84 Km |
| Baileys Crossroads | 15.31 Km |
| Herndon | 15.35 Km |
| Franconia | 15.59 Km |
| Manassas Park | 15.75 Km |
| Buckhall | 16.70 Km |
| Great Falls | 16.97 Km |
| Lorton | 17.19 Km |
| Sudley | 17.59 Km |