Convert mile to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Nautical League (Int.)
1 mi, mi(Int) = 0.289658747300216 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to NL (int.):
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 0.289658747300216 NL (int.) = 4.34488120950324 NL (int.)
Mile to Nautical League (Int.) Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.