Mile (mi) to Nautical Mile Conversion
Convert mile (mi) to nautical mile with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Mile (mi) = 0 Nautical Mile
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About Mile (mi) to Nautical Mile Conversion
Converting from Mile (mi) to Nautical Mile is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between mile (mi) and nautical mile, providing instant results with high precision.
Mile (mi)
Definition: A mile (symbol: mi) is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or exactly 1,609.344 meters. It remains a primary unit for distance in the US and UK.
History: Originated from the Roman 'mille passus' (1,000 paces). The statute mile was formalized in 1593 under Queen Elizabeth I. The international mile was standardized in 1959 to align with the meter.
Current use: Dominates US transportation (road signs, speed limits) and athletics (mile runs). The UK uses miles for road distances despite metrication in other sectors.
Nautical Mile
Definition: A nautical mile (symbol: nmi or M) is 1,852 meters or approximately 1.1508 statute miles. It is based on Earth’s circumference and used in navigation.
History: Developed from the geographical mile (1 minute of latitude). The international nautical mile was standardized in 1929 for maritime and aviation use.
Current use: Globally adopted for sea navigation (nautical charts), aviation (flight plans), and maritime law (e.g., 12-nautical-mile territorial limit).
Details
- From: Mile (mi)
- To: Nautical Mile
- Formula: 1 mi = 0.8689762419 Nautical Mile
- Example: 25 mi = 21.7244060475 Nautical Mile
Mile (mi) to Nautical Mile Conversion Table
| Mile (mi) | Nautical Mile |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0086897624 |
| 0.1 | 0.0868976242 |
| 1 | 0.8689762419 |
| 2 | 1.7379524838 |
| 3 | 2.6069287257 |
| 5 | 4.3448812095 |
| 10 | 8.689762419 |
| 20 | 17.379524838 |
| 50 | 43.448812095 |
| 100 | 86.8976241901 |
| 1000 | 868.9762419006 |