Convert kilometer to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Nautical League (Int.)
1 km = 0.179985601151908 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 km to NL (int.):
15 km = 15 × 0.179985601151908 NL (int.) = 2.69978401727862 NL (int.)
Kilometer to Nautical League (Int.) Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.