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 Ridge | 2.37 Km |
| Edgewater | 2.82 Km |
| Lincoln Square | 4.09 Km |
| Evanston | 4.10 Km |
| Uptown | 4.89 Km |
| Skokie | 6.16 Km |
| North Center | 6.17 Km |
| Albany Park | 6.48 Km |
| Irving Park | 8.43 Km |
| Wilmette | 8.46 Km |
| Avondale | 8.58 Km |
| Lincoln Park | 9.79 Km |
| Logan Square | 9.85 Km |
| Portage Park | 9.90 Km |
| Morton Grove | 10.21 Km |
| Niles | 11.30 Km |
| Belmont Cragin | 12.01 Km |
| Glenview | 12.09 Km |
| Near North Side | 12.37 Km |
| West Town | 12.79 Km |
| Chicago Loop | 14.12 Km |
| Park Ridge | 14.37 Km |
| East Garfield Park | 14.52 Km |
| West Garfield Park | 15.15 Km |
| Elmwood Park | 15.28 Km |