Convert nautical mile to meter
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How to Convert Nautical mile to Meter
Converting nautical mile to meter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m = nmi × 1852Reverse conversion: Convert meter to nautical mile
Comparison: Nautical-mile vs Meter
When to Use Each Unit
Nautical-mile: Universal standard for maritime and aviation navigation, ensuring consistency with latitude/longitude coordinates.
Meter: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 nmi = 1,852 m
- 1 nmi ≈ 1.852 km
- 1 nmi ≈ 1.151 mi
- 1 nmi ≈ 6,076 ft
About Nautical
Definition: The nautical mile equals exactly 1,852 meters, defined as one minute of arc along a meridian of the Earth.
History: Based on Earth's circumference divided by 360 degrees × 60 minutes. Internationally standardized in 1929.
Current Use: Universal standard for maritime and aviation navigation, ensuring consistency with latitude/longitude coordinates.
Examples: Ship navigation: distances in nautical miles, aircraft range: 500-8000 nautical miles, territorial waters: 12 nautical miles
About Meter
Definition: The meter (symbol: m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from equator to North Pole. Redefined multiple times, with current definition adopted in 1983.
Current Use: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
Examples: Room dimensions: 3-5m, human height: 1.5-2m, door height: 2m, car length: 4-5m