Convert league to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert league [lea] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to league.
How to Convert League to Nautical Mile (International)
1 lea = 2.60692872570194 NM
Example: convert 15 lea to NM:
15 lea = 15 × 2.60692872570194 NM = 39.1039308855292 NM
League to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.
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.