The nautical mile(sm or nautical mile) is a unit of measurement for distances at sea and in aviation. It does not correspond exactly to the commonly known mile. One nautical mile is equal to 1,852 meters.
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One nautical mile corresponds to exactly 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15078 land miles. It was defined on the basis of the spherical shape of the earth and corresponds to a radian measure of one minute on the circumference of the earth at the equator.
Conversion to kilometers and meters
To convert nautical miles into kilometers or meters, you can use the established definition:
1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers
1 nautical mile = 1,852 meters
Conversion to land miles
As previously mentioned, 1 nautical mile is approximately equal to 1.15078 land miles. Therefore, the following conversion can be used:
1 nautical mile = 1.15078 land miles
Conversion to feet and inches
1 land mile is 5,280 feet. Using the above conversion from nautical miles to land miles, we can therefore say:
1 nautical mile = 6,076.12 feet
One foot consists of 12 inches, therefore:
1 nautical mile = 72,913.44 inches
Conversion to nautical miles
It is important to distinguish between the nautical mile and the nautical mile. In many contexts they are used interchangeably, but there can also be variations depending on the country or context. The above conversions refer to the international nautical mile.
Conclusion
When you are at sea or in aviation, it is important to know the nautical mile and its conversion to other units. With these basics, it is easier to interpret and calculate distances and speeds correctly. It is always advisable to be careful when converting and to ensure that you are using the correct unit.