International Nautical Miles to Parsecs

Metric Conversions.

Parsecs to Nautical Miles (Swap units)

1nmi = 0pc

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International Nautical Miles to Parsecs conversion formula

Parsecs = International Nautical Miles / 16661328445621

International Nautical Miles to Parsecs calculation

Parsecs = International Nautical Miles / 16661328445621

Parsecs = 1 / 16661328445621

Parsecs = 0

What is an international nautical mile?

An international nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in navigation and maritime activities. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or 1.15078 miles. The term "nautical" refers to its use in the context of sea travel, distinguishing it from the statute mile used on land.

The international nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used primarily for measuring distances at sea. It is widely used by sailors, pilots, and navigators to calculate routes, determine positions, and estimate travel times. Due to its standardized length, it allows for accurate and consistent measurements across different regions and countries.

The international nautical mile is divided into smaller units called nautical miles, which are further divided into minutes and seconds. This subdivision allows for precise measurements and calculations in navigation. The use of nautical miles is particularly important in marine charts, GPS systems, and other navigational tools, as it provides a common reference point for sailors and mariners worldwide.

What is a Parsec?

A parsec is a unit of length used in astronomy to measure vast distances between celestial objects. The term "parsec" is derived from the words "parallax" and "second," which refer to the method used to calculate this unit. Specifically, a parsec is defined as the distance at which an object would have a parallax angle of one arcsecond when observed from opposite ends of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

To understand the concept of a parsec, it is important to grasp the idea of parallax. Parallax is the apparent shift in the position of an object when viewed from different vantage points. In the case of astronomy, scientists use the Earth's orbit as a baseline to measure the parallax of distant stars. By observing a star from opposite ends of Earth's orbit, astronomers can calculate the angle of parallax and subsequently determine the star's distance.

 

International Nautical Miles to Parsecs table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
International Nautical Miles
Parsecs
0nmi
0.00000pc
1nmi
0.00000pc
2nmi
0.00000pc
3nmi
0.00000pc
4nmi
0.00000pc
5nmi
0.00000pc
6nmi
0.00000pc
7nmi
0.00000pc
8nmi
0.00000pc
9nmi
0.00000pc
10nmi
0.00000pc
11nmi
0.00000pc
12nmi
0.00000pc
13nmi
0.00000pc
14nmi
0.00000pc
15nmi
0.00000pc
16nmi
0.00000pc
17nmi
0.00000pc
18nmi
0.00000pc
19nmi
0.00000pc
20nmi
0.00000pc
21nmi
0.00000pc
22nmi
0.00000pc
23nmi
0.00000pc
24nmi
0.00000pc
25nmi
0.00000pc
26nmi
0.00000pc
27nmi
0.00000pc
28nmi
0.00000pc
29nmi
0.00000pc
30nmi
0.00000pc
31nmi
0.00000pc
32nmi
0.00000pc
33nmi
0.00000pc
34nmi
0.00000pc
35nmi
0.00000pc
36nmi
0.00000pc
37nmi
0.00000pc
38nmi
0.00000pc
39nmi
0.00000pc
40nmi
0.00000pc
41nmi
0.00000pc
42nmi
0.00000pc
43nmi
0.00000pc
44nmi
0.00000pc
45nmi
0.00000pc
46nmi
0.00000pc
47nmi
0.00000pc
48nmi
0.00000pc
49nmi
0.00000pc
50nmi
0.00000pc
51nmi
0.00000pc
52nmi
0.00000pc
53nmi
0.00000pc
54nmi
0.00000pc
55nmi
0.00000pc
56nmi
0.00000pc
57nmi
0.00000pc
58nmi
0.00000pc
59nmi
0.00000pc
60nmi
0.00000pc
61nmi
0.00000pc
62nmi
0.00000pc
63nmi
0.00000pc
64nmi
0.00000pc
65nmi
0.00000pc
66nmi
0.00000pc
67nmi
0.00000pc
68nmi
0.00000pc
69nmi
0.00000pc
70nmi
0.00000pc
71nmi
0.00000pc
72nmi
0.00000pc
73nmi
0.00000pc
74nmi
0.00000pc
75nmi
0.00000pc
76nmi
0.00000pc
77nmi
0.00000pc
78nmi
0.00000pc
79nmi
0.00000pc
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