Convert Earth's equatorial radius to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to Earth's equatorial radius.
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 R_e = 3441.71814563476 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 R_e to NM (UK):
15 R_e = 15 × 3441.71814563476 NM (UK) = 51625.7721845213 NM (UK)
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.