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) |
|---|---|
| Reston | 3.89 Km |
| Oak Hill | 5.05 Km |
| Sterling | 5.49 Km |
| Great Falls | 9.03 Km |
| Chantilly | 9.23 Km |
| Wolf Trap | 9.26 Km |
| South Riding | 11.53 Km |
| Ashburn | 12.03 Km |
| Oakton | 12.31 Km |
| Vienna | 12.92 Km |
| Tysons Corner | 14.55 Km |
| Centreville | 14.83 Km |
| Fairfax | 15.35 Km |
| Potomac | 16.27 Km |
| North Potomac | 16.38 Km |
| Idylwood | 17.21 Km |
| Merrifield | 17.37 Km |
| McLean | 18.46 Km |
| West Falls Church | 20.73 Km |
| Manassas Park | 21.86 Km |
| Sudley | 21.88 Km |
| Burke | 21.94 Km |
| Leesburg | 22.34 Km |
| Annandale | 22.56 Km |
| Rockville | 23.84 Km |