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Converts nautical miles to kilometres and statute miles. 1 nautical mile = 1.852 km = 1.15078 statute miles.

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  1. 11 nautical mile = 1 arcminute of latitude = 1852 m
  2. 2Multiply nautical miles by 1.852 for km
  3. 3Multiply nautical miles by 1.15078 for statute miles

Worked Examples

Инпут
10 nm
Резултат
18.52 km

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using statute miles in marine navigation (can cause significant position errors)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a nautical mile defined from latitude?

Navigation relied on celestial position; aligning the nautical mile with Earth's geometry simplified chart work.

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