Nautical Miles to Miles Converter

Nautical Miles to Miles Converter

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1 nautical mile = 1.15078 miles · 1 nautical mile = 1.852 km

How to convert nautical miles to miles

To convert nautical miles to miles, multiply by 1.15078. For example, 100 nautical miles × 1.15078 = 115.078 miles. Going the other way, multiply miles by 0.868976 to get nautical miles.

To convert nautical miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.852. So 100 nmi × 1.852 = 185.2 km.

1 nautical mile = 1.15078 statute miles = 1.852 km = 6076.12 feet. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth — it equals 1 minute of latitude. Nautical miles are used in aviation and maritime navigation.

Nautical miles to miles conversion table

Nautical Miles (nmi) Miles (mi) Kilometers (km)
1 nmi1.151 mi1.852 km
5 nmi5.754 mi9.260 km
10 nmi11.508 mi18.520 km
20 nmi23.016 mi37.040 km
50 nmi57.539 mi92.600 km
100 nmi115.078 mi185.200 km
500 nmi575.390 mi926.000 km
1000 nmi1150.78 mi1852.00 km

Frequently asked questions

How many miles is 1 nautical mile?
1 nautical mile = 1.15078 statute miles = 1.852 km = 6076.12 feet.
Why is a nautical mile different from a regular mile?
A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth. 1 nautical mile = 1 arcminute of latitude = 1/60 of a degree. This makes navigation calculations simpler at sea and in the air.
How many nautical miles is 100 miles?
100 miles = 86.898 nautical miles. Calculation: 100 × 0.868976 = 86.898 nmi.
How many nautical miles is 500 km?
500 km = 269.978 nautical miles. Calculation: 500 ÷ 1.852 = 269.978 nmi.
What is a knot in nautical miles?
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour. A ship traveling at 20 knots covers 20 nautical miles every hour.