Convert nautical mile (international) to league (statute)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to league (statute) [st.league], or Convert league (statute) to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to League (Statute)
1 NM = 0.383592382154883 st.league
Example: convert 15 NM to st.league:
15 NM = 15 × 0.383592382154883 st.league = 5.75388573232325 st.league
Nautical Mile (International) to League (Statute) 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.
League (Statute)
A statute league is a unit of length equal to three statute miles.
History/Origin
The statute league is based on the statute mile, which was defined as 5,280 feet by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The statute league is an obsolete unit of measurement.