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About how far is the north magnetic pole from the geographic North Pole?

  1. About 130 miles
  2. About 1,300 miles
  3. About 400 miles
  4. About 13,000 miles
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Correct answer: About 1,300 miles

The handbook places the north magnetic pole about 1,300 miles from the true north pole.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Variation, page 393

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026