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) |
|---|---|
| Springfield | 3.47 Km |
| Burke | 4.96 Km |
| Franconia | 6.56 Km |
| Annandale | 6.77 Km |
| Lorton | 7.62 Km |
| Lincolnia | 8.45 Km |
| Rose Hill | 9.56 Km |
| Woodlawn | 9.86 Km |
| West Falls Church | 10.65 Km |
| Fairfax | 11.03 Km |
| Merrifield | 11.32 Km |
| Lake Ridge | 11.53 Km |
| Baileys Crossroads | 11.73 Km |
| Hybla Valley | 12.29 Km |
| Idylwood | 13.65 Km |
| Oakton | 13.89 Km |
| Vienna | 14.80 Km |
| Fort Hunt | 14.81 Km |
| Alexandria | 15.52 Km |
| Arlington | 15.74 Km |
| Tysons Corner | 16.27 Km |
| Dale City | 16.98 Km |
| McLean | 18.37 Km |
| Fort Washington | 18.65 Km |
| Buckhall | 18.77 Km |