Nautical mile(nmi)
The nautical mile is a navigation unit equal to exactly 1,852 meters.
Reviewed
- Symbol
- nmi
- Quantity
- Length
- Measurement system
- Nautical
- SI classification
- Non-SI unit
- Reference unit
- Meter
- Exact relationship
- 1 nmi = 1,852 m exactly
Visualizing nautical mile
Why the nautical mile matters
The nautical mile is used because it aligns closely with angular distance on Earth, which makes it practical for navigation and air/sea travel.