Convert Earth's polar radius to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 3430.17870864 NM (UK). To convert Earth's polar radius to nautical mile (UK), multiply the value by 3430.17870864; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM (UK) = 0.000291530000312 R_p). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 R_p = 3430.17870864 NM (UK)
- 1 NM (UK) = 0.000291530000312 R_p
- 10 R_p = 34301.7870864 NM (UK)
- 100 R_p = 343017.870864 NM (UK)
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 R_p = 3430.17870864415 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 R_p to NM (UK):
15 R_p = 15 × 3430.17870864415 NM (UK) = 51452.6806296622 NM (UK)
Earth's Polar Radius to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | nautical mile (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 3430.17870864 NM (UK) |
| 2 R_p | 6860.35741729 NM (UK) |
| 3 R_p | 10290.5361259 NM (UK) |
| 5 R_p | 17150.8935432 NM (UK) |
| 10 R_p | 34301.7870864 NM (UK) |
| 20 R_p | 68603.5741729 NM (UK) |
| 50 R_p | 171508.935432 NM (UK) |
| 100 R_p | 343017.870864 NM (UK) |
| 500 R_p | 1715089.35432 NM (UK) |
| 1000 R_p | 3430178.70864 NM (UK) |
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in nautical mile (UK)?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 3430.17870864 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to nautical mile (UK)?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 3430.17870864. For example, 25 R_p × 3430.17870864 = 85754.4677161 NM (UK).
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in nautical mile (UK)?
10 R_p = 34301.7870864 NM (UK).
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the nautical mile (UK)?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 3430.17870864 NM (UK).