Convert nautical league (UK) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to nautical league (UK).
1 NL (UK) = 5.559552 km. To convert nautical league (UK) to kilometer, multiply the value by 5.559552; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 0.179870608279 NL (UK)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NL (UK) = 5.559552 km
- 1 km = 0.179870608279 NL (UK)
- 10 NL (UK) = 55.59552 km
- 100 NL (UK) = 555.9552 km
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Kilometer
1 NL (UK) = 5.559552 km
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to km:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 5.559552 km = 83.39328 km
Nautical League (Uk) to Kilometer Conversion Table
| nautical league (UK) | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 NL (UK) | 5.559552 km |
| 2 NL (UK) | 11.119104 km |
| 3 NL (UK) | 16.678656 km |
| 5 NL (UK) | 27.79776 km |
| 10 NL (UK) | 55.59552 km |
| 20 NL (UK) | 111.19104 km |
| 50 NL (UK) | 277.9776 km |
| 100 NL (UK) | 555.9552 km |
| 500 NL (UK) | 2779.776 km |
| 1000 NL (UK) | 5559.552 km |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical league (UK) in kilometer?
1 nautical league (UK) (NL (UK)) = 5.559552 kilometer (km).
How do you convert nautical league (UK) to kilometer?
Multiply the nautical league (UK) value by 5.559552. For example, 25 NL (UK) × 5.559552 = 138.9888 km.
What is 10 nautical league (UK) in kilometer?
10 NL (UK) = 55.59552 km.
Which unit is larger, the nautical league (UK) or the kilometer?
The nautical league (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NL (UK) = 5.559552 km.