Convert nautical mile (international) to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Nautical League (Uk)
1 NM = 0.333120366533131 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 NM to NL (UK):
15 NM = 15 × 0.333120366533131 NL (UK) = 4.99680549799696 NL (UK)
Nautical Mile (International) to Nautical League (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
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.