Convert furlong to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Nautical Mile (International)
1 fur = 0.108622030237581 NM
Example: convert 15 fur to NM:
15 fur = 15 × 0.108622030237581 NM = 1.62933045356371 NM
Furlong to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
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.