Convert mile (statute) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 mi (US) = 0.868977979856587 NM
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to NM:
15 mi (US) = 15 Γ 0.868977979856587 NM = 13.0346696978488 NM
Mile (Statute) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.