Convert mile (Roman) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to mile (Roman).
1 mi (Roman) = 0.799030237581 NM. To convert mile (Roman) to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.799030237581; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 1.2515170928 mi (Roman)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mi (Roman) = 0.799030237581 NM
- 1 NM = 1.2515170928 mi (Roman)
- 10 mi (Roman) = 7.99030237581 NM
- 100 mi (Roman) = 79.9030237581 NM
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 mi (Roman) = 0.799030237580994 NM
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to NM:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 0.799030237580994 NM = 11.9854535637149 NM
Mile (Roman) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| mile (Roman) | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi (Roman) | 0.799030237581 NM |
| 2 mi (Roman) | 1.59806047516 NM |
| 3 mi (Roman) | 2.39709071274 NM |
| 5 mi (Roman) | 3.9951511879 NM |
| 10 mi (Roman) | 7.99030237581 NM |
| 20 mi (Roman) | 15.9806047516 NM |
| 50 mi (Roman) | 39.951511879 NM |
| 100 mi (Roman) | 79.9030237581 NM |
| 500 mi (Roman) | 399.51511879 NM |
| 1000 mi (Roman) | 799.030237581 NM |
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mile (Roman) in nautical mile (international)?
1 mile (Roman) (mi (Roman)) = 0.799030237581 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert mile (Roman) to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the mile (Roman) value by 0.799030237581. For example, 25 mi (Roman) × 0.799030237581 = 19.9757559395 NM.
What is 10 mile (Roman) in nautical mile (international)?
10 mi (Roman) = 7.99030237581 NM.
Which unit is larger, the mile (Roman) or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 mi (Roman) equals only 0.799030237581 NM.