Miles to Nautical Miles Converter

Miles to Nautical Miles Converter

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1 mile = 0.868976 nautical miles · 1 mile = 1.60934 km

How to convert miles to nautical miles

To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply by 0.868976. For example, 100 miles × 0.868976 = 86.898 nautical miles. Going the other way, multiply nautical miles by 1.15078 to get miles.

To convert miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.60934. So 100 miles × 1.60934 = 160.934 km.

1 mile = 0.868976 nautical miles = 1.60934 km = 5280 feet. Nautical miles are used in aviation and maritime navigation while statute miles are used for road distances in the US and UK.

Miles to nautical miles conversion table

Miles (mi) Nautical Miles (nmi) Kilometers (km)
1 mi0.869 nmi1.609 km
5 mi4.345 nmi8.047 km
10 mi8.690 nmi16.093 km
20 mi17.380 nmi32.187 km
50 mi43.449 nmi80.467 km
100 mi86.898 nmi160.934 km
500 mi434.488 nmi804.672 km
1000 mi868.976 nmi1609.34 km

Frequently asked questions

How many nautical miles is 1 mile?
1 statute mile = 0.868976 nautical miles = 1.60934 km.
How many nautical miles is 100 miles?
100 miles = 86.898 nautical miles. Calculation: 100 × 0.868976 = 86.898 nmi.
How many miles is 100 nautical miles?
100 nautical miles = 115.078 miles. Calculation: 100 × 1.15078 = 115.078 miles.
What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile = 5280 feet = 1609.34 meters. A nautical mile = 6076.12 feet = 1852 meters. A nautical mile is about 15% longer than a statute mile.
How many nautical miles is a transatlantic flight?
A typical New York to London flight is about 3,459 nautical miles = 3,980 statute miles = 6,407 km.