UK Nautical Miles to US Nautical Miles

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US Nautical Miles to UK Nautical Miles (Swap units)

1UK nmi = 1.00064US nmi

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

UK Nautical Miles to US Nautical Miles conversion formula

US Nautical Miles = UK Nautical Miles * 1.00063935

UK Nautical Miles to US Nautical Miles calculation

US Nautical Miles = UK Nautical Miles * 1.00063935

US Nautical Miles = 1 * 1.0006393482725

US Nautical Miles = 1.00064

How do I convert UK Nautical Miles to US Nautical Miles?

Both UK and US Nautical Miles are used to measure distances at sea, but they have slightly different values. The UK Nautical Mile is based on the length of one minute of latitude along the UK's coastline. It is equal to 1.15078 statute miles or 1.852 kilometers. On the other hand, the US Nautical Mile is based on the length of one minute of latitude along the US coastline. It is equal to 1.15078 statute miles or 1.853 kilometers.

To convert UK Nautical Miles to US Nautical Miles, you can use the conversion factor of 1.853. Simply multiply the number of UK Nautical Miles by this conversion factor to obtain the equivalent value in US Nautical Miles. For example, if you have 10 UK Nautical Miles, the conversion would be 10 x 1.853 = 18.53 US Nautical Miles.

What is a UK Nautical Mile?

A UK nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in navigation and maritime activities in the United Kingdom. It is defined as one minute of latitude along any meridian on the Earth's surface. This means that a UK nautical mile is equal to 1/60th of a degree of latitude.

The UK nautical mile is primarily used in marine navigation, especially for measuring distances at sea. It provides a standardized unit of measurement that allows sailors and navigators to accurately determine their position and plan their routes. It is worth noting that the UK nautical mile is slightly longer than the international nautical mile, which is defined as 1,852 meters or 6,076.11549 feet.

What is a US Nautical Mile?

A US nautical mile is a unit of measurement used primarily in navigation and marine activities. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or approximately 6,076.12 feet. The term "nautical mile" originated from the need for sailors to measure distances on the Earth's surface while taking into account the curvature of the Earth.

The US nautical mile is based on the international nautical mile, which was established in 1929 by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). The IHO defined the nautical mile as one minute of latitude along any meridian. Since the Earth is not a perfect sphere, the length of a nautical mile varies slightly depending on the latitude. However, for practical purposes, the US nautical mile is considered a fixed value.

The US nautical mile is commonly used in marine charts, navigation systems, and aviation. It provides a convenient and standardized way to measure distances at sea, ensuring accurate calculations for ship and aircraft navigation. Additionally, it is used in the calculation of speed over water, known as knots, where one knot is equal to one nautical mile per hour.

 

UK Nautical Miles to US Nautical Miles table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
UK Nautical Miles
US Nautical Miles
0UK nmi
0.00000US nmi
1UK nmi
1.00064US nmi
2UK nmi
2.00128US nmi
3UK nmi
3.00192US nmi
4UK nmi
4.00256US nmi
5UK nmi
5.00320US nmi
6UK nmi
6.00384US nmi
7UK nmi
7.00448US nmi
8UK nmi
8.00511US nmi
9UK nmi
9.00575US nmi
10UK nmi
10.00639US nmi
11UK nmi
11.00703US nmi
12UK nmi
12.00767US nmi
13UK nmi
13.00831US nmi
14UK nmi
14.00895US nmi
15UK nmi
15.00959US nmi
16UK nmi
16.01023US nmi
17UK nmi
17.01087US nmi
18UK nmi
18.01151US nmi
19UK nmi
19.01215US nmi
20UK nmi
20.01279US nmi
21UK nmi
21.01343US nmi
22UK nmi
22.01407US nmi
23UK nmi
23.01471US nmi
24UK nmi
24.01534US nmi
25UK nmi
25.01598US nmi
26UK nmi
26.01662US nmi
27UK nmi
27.01726US nmi
28UK nmi
28.01790US nmi
29UK nmi
29.01854US nmi
30UK nmi
30.01918US nmi
31UK nmi
31.01982US nmi
32UK nmi
32.02046US nmi
33UK nmi
33.02110US nmi
34UK nmi
34.02174US nmi
35UK nmi
35.02238US nmi
36UK nmi
36.02302US nmi
37UK nmi
37.02366US nmi
38UK nmi
38.02430US nmi
39UK nmi
39.02493US nmi
40UK nmi
40.02557US nmi
41UK nmi
41.02621US nmi
42UK nmi
42.02685US nmi
43UK nmi
43.02749US nmi
44UK nmi
44.02813US nmi
45UK nmi
45.02877US nmi
46UK nmi
46.02941US nmi
47UK nmi
47.03005US nmi
48UK nmi
48.03069US nmi
49UK nmi
49.03133US nmi
50UK nmi
50.03197US nmi
51UK nmi
51.03261US nmi
52UK nmi
52.03325US nmi
53UK nmi
53.03389US nmi
54UK nmi
54.03452US nmi
55UK nmi
55.03516US nmi
56UK nmi
56.03580US nmi
57UK nmi
57.03644US nmi
58UK nmi
58.03708US nmi
59UK nmi
59.03772US nmi
60UK nmi
60.03836US nmi
61UK nmi
61.03900US nmi
62UK nmi
62.03964US nmi
63UK nmi
63.04028US nmi
64UK nmi
64.04092US nmi
65UK nmi
65.04156US nmi
66UK nmi
66.04220US nmi
67UK nmi
67.04284US nmi
68UK nmi
68.04348US nmi
69UK nmi
69.04412US nmi
70UK nmi
70.04475US nmi
71UK nmi
71.04539US nmi
72UK nmi
72.04603US nmi
73UK nmi
73.04667US nmi
74UK nmi
74.04731US nmi
75UK nmi
75.04795US nmi
76UK nmi
76.04859US nmi
77UK nmi
77.04923US nmi
78UK nmi
78.04987US nmi
79UK nmi
79.05051US nmi
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