Nautical mile is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Nautical mile became established as a practical length unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.
Measurement system: Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage. SI equivalent: 1 nmi = 1,852 m.
Nautical mile facts
- Unit name
- Nautical mile
- Symbol
- nmi
- Category
- Length
- Measurement system
- Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage
- SI equivalent
- 1 nmi = 1,852 m
- Common uses
- Distance, dimensions, navigation and physical measurement
Definition of the nautical mile
Nautical mile is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Metric, imperial and internationally standardized length usage
SI equivalent: 1 nmi = 1,852 m
History of the nautical mile
Nautical mile became established as a practical length unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.
Where is the nautical mile used?
Distance, dimensions, navigation and physical measurement