Convert kilometer to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to kilometer.
1 km = 0.179870608279 NL (UK). To convert kilometer to nautical league (UK), multiply the value by 0.179870608279; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NL (UK) = 5.559552 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 0.179870608279 NL (UK)
- 1 NL (UK) = 5.559552 km
- 10 km = 1.79870608279 NL (UK)
- 100 km = 17.9870608279 NL (UK)
How to Convert Kilometer to Nautical League (Uk)
1 km = 0.179870608279228 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 km to NL (UK):
15 km = 15 × 0.179870608279228 NL (UK) = 2.69805912418842 NL (UK)
Kilometer to Nautical League (Uk) Conversion Table
| kilometer | nautical league (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.179870608279 NL (UK) |
| 2 km | 0.359741216558 NL (UK) |
| 3 km | 0.539611824838 NL (UK) |
| 5 km | 0.899353041396 NL (UK) |
| 10 km | 1.79870608279 NL (UK) |
| 20 km | 3.59741216558 NL (UK) |
| 50 km | 8.99353041396 NL (UK) |
| 100 km | 17.9870608279 NL (UK) |
| 500 km | 89.9353041396 NL (UK) |
| 1000 km | 179.870608279 NL (UK) |
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in nautical league (UK)?
1 kilometer (km) = 0.179870608279 nautical league (UK) (NL (UK)).
How do you convert kilometer to nautical league (UK)?
Multiply the kilometer value by 0.179870608279. For example, 25 km × 0.179870608279 = 4.49676520698 NL (UK).
What is 10 kilometer in nautical league (UK)?
10 km = 1.79870608279 NL (UK).
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the nautical league (UK)?
The nautical league (UK) is the larger unit: 1 km equals only 0.179870608279 NL (UK).