Convert mile (Roman) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 mi (Roman) = 0.799030237580994 NM
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to NM:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 0.799030237580994 NM = 11.9854535637149 NM
Mile (Roman) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.