Convert nautical mile (international) to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Mile (Statute)
1 NM = 1.15077714646467 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 NM to mi (US):
15 NM = 15 × 1.15077714646467 mi (US) = 17.2616571969701 mi (US)
Nautical Mile (International) to Mile (Statute) Conversion Table
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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.
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.