Convert nautical league (UK) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 NL (UK) = 3.00191792656587 NM
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to NM:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 3.00191792656587 NM = 45.0287688984881 NM
Nautical League (Uk) to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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.