Is Duluth Minnesota closer to the North Pole or the equator?

Duluth, Minnesota, is closer to the North Pole than to the equator. Located at approximately 46.8 degrees North latitude, it is significantly farther from the equator, which is at 0 degrees latitude. The North Pole, at 90 degrees North latitude, is also closer to Duluth than the equator is. Therefore, Duluth is nearer to the North Pole.