Declination is calculated using the most recent World Magnetic Model (WMM), World Magnetic Model High Resolution (WMMHR), or the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) model. For 1590 to 1900 the calculator is based on the gufm1 model. A smooth transition from gufm1 to IGRF was imposed from 1890 to 1900. The Enhanced Magnetic Model (EMM) is a research model compiled from satellite, marine, aeromagnetic and ground magnetic surveys which attempts to include crustal variations in the magnetic field too fine to appear in the World Magnetic Model. Declination results are typically accurate to 30 minutes of arc, but environmental factors can cause magnetic field disturbances. The calculator provides an easy way for you to get results in HTML, XML, CSV, or JSON programmatically (API). Registration is required to access this service. Please register using the API registration link on the top right.