Since its first precise location in 1831, Earth’s magnetic north pole has moved roughly 1,100 kilometers (680 miles) north-northwest, and its movement has accelerated, with its current speed around 55 kilometers (34 miles) per year. 

• Initial Location:

  The magnetic north pole was first precisely located in 1831 in the Boothia Peninsula in Canada’s Nunavut Territory. 
• Movement:

  Since then, it has gradually drifted north-northwest, moving away from Canada and towards Russia. 
• Distance Traveled:

  The pole has moved more than 1,100 kilometers (680 miles). 
• Speed:

  The rate of movement has increased, from about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) per year before the mid-1990s to about 55 kilometers (34 miles) per year currently. 
• Current Location:

  The magnetic north pole is now located in the Arctic Ocean, closer to Siberia. 
• Why it matters:

  This movement is important for navigation systems, as the magnetic north pole is used to determine direction, and the change in location means that compasses will point in a different direction than they used to. 
• Future Movement:

  Scientists predict that the magnetic north pole will continue to move towards Siberia.