Convert nautical miles to miles
nautical miles to miles. Enter a value to convert, or use the nautical miles to miles chart further down the page.
1 nautical mile equals 1.15078 miles. Going the other way, 1 mile = 0.868976 nautical miles.
How to convert nautical miles to miles
To convert nautical miles to miles, multiply the nautical mile value by 1.150779448. You can also divide by 0.8689762419 to get the same answer.
mi = nmi × 1.150779448
Worked example
Convert 15 nmi to miles:
15 nmi = 17.2617 mi
nautical miles to miles conversion chart
Use this nautical miles to miles table for quick reference without typing anything.
| nautical miles (nmi) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 nmi | 0.0115078 mi |
| 0.1 nmi | 0.115078 mi |
| 1 nmi | 1.15078 mi |
| 2 nmi | 2.30156 mi |
| 3 nmi | 3.45234 mi |
| 5 nmi | 5.7539 mi |
| 10 nmi | 11.5078 mi |
| 20 nmi | 23.0156 mi |
| 50 nmi | 57.539 mi |
| 100 nmi | 115.078 mi |
| 1,000 nmi | 1,150.78 mi |
What is a nautical mile?
The nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, chosen to equal one minute of latitude. It is the standard distance unit in marine and air navigation.
What is a mile?
The international mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters, or 5,280 feet. It is the standard unit of road distance and speed limits in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles are in a nautical mile?
1 nautical miles equals 1.15078 miles. Going the other way, 1 miles is 0.868976 nautical miles.
How do you convert nautical miles to miles?
To convert nautical miles to miles, multiply the nautical mile value by 1.150779448. You can also divide by 0.8689762419 to get the same answer.
What is 10 nautical miles in miles?
10 nautical miles equals 11.5078 miles. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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