Convert nautical mile (international) to mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to mile (US survey) [mi (survey)], or Convert mile (US survey) to nautical mile (international).
1 NM = 1.15077714646 mi (survey). To convert nautical mile (international) to mile (US survey), multiply the value by 1.15077714646; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi (survey) = 0.868977979857 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 = 1.15077714646 mi (survey)
- 1 mi (survey) = 0.868977979857 NM
- 10 NM = 11.5077714646 mi (survey)
- 100 NM = 115.077714646 mi (survey)
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Mile (Us Survey)
1 NM = 1.15077714646467 mi (survey)
Example: convert 15 NM to mi (survey):
15 NM = 15 × 1.15077714646467 mi (survey) = 17.2616571969701 mi (survey)
Nautical Mile (International) to Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| nautical mile (international) | mile (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 NM | 1.15077714646 mi (survey) |
| 2 NM | 2.30155429293 mi (survey) |
| 3 NM | 3.45233143939 mi (survey) |
| 5 NM | 5.75388573232 mi (survey) |
| 10 NM | 11.5077714646 mi (survey) |
| 20 NM | 23.0155429293 mi (survey) |
| 50 NM | 57.5388573232 mi (survey) |
| 100 NM | 115.077714646 mi (survey) |
| 500 NM | 575.388573232 mi (survey) |
| 1000 NM | 1150.77714646 mi (survey) |
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.
Mile (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. This made the U.S. survey mile slightly longer than the international mile. The use of the survey foot was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey mile was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (international) in mile (US survey)?
1 nautical mile (international) (NM) = 1.15077714646 mile (US survey) (mi (survey)).
How do you convert nautical mile (international) to mile (US survey)?
Multiply the nautical mile (international) value by 1.15077714646. For example, 25 NM × 1.15077714646 = 28.7694286616 mi (survey).
What is 10 nautical mile (international) in mile (US survey)?
10 NM = 11.5077714646 mi (survey).
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (international) or the mile (US survey)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 NM = 1.15077714646 mi (survey).