Convert nautical mile (international) to league
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to league [lea], or Convert league to nautical mile (international).
1 NM = 0.383593149341 lea. To convert nautical mile (international) to league, multiply the value by 0.383593149341; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lea = 2.6069287257 NM). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NM = 0.383593149341 lea
- 1 lea = 2.6069287257 NM
- 10 NM = 3.83593149341 lea
- 100 NM = 38.3593149341 lea
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to League
1 NM = 0.383593149341181 lea
Example: convert 15 NM to lea:
15 NM = 15 × 0.383593149341181 lea = 5.75389724011771 lea
Nautical Mile (International) to League Conversion Table
| nautical mile (international) | league |
|---|---|
| 1 NM | 0.383593149341 lea |
| 2 NM | 0.767186298682 lea |
| 3 NM | 1.15077944802 lea |
| 5 NM | 1.91796574671 lea |
| 10 NM | 3.83593149341 lea |
| 20 NM | 7.67186298682 lea |
| 50 NM | 19.1796574671 lea |
| 100 NM | 38.3593149341 lea |
| 500 NM | 191.796574671 lea |
| 1000 NM | 383.593149341 lea |
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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (international) in league?
1 nautical mile (international) (NM) = 0.383593149341 league (lea).
How do you convert nautical mile (international) to league?
Multiply the nautical mile (international) value by 0.383593149341. For example, 25 NM × 0.383593149341 = 9.58982873353 lea.
What is 10 nautical mile (international) in league?
10 NM = 3.83593149341 lea.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (international) or the league?
The league is the larger unit: 1 NM equals only 0.383593149341 lea.