Convert mile to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Nautical Mile (International)
1 mi, mi(Int) = 0.868976241900648 NM
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to NM:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 0.868976241900648 NM = 13.0346436285097 NM
Mile to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.