Convert vara castellana to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Nautical Mile (International)
1 vara castellana = 0.000450946004319654 NM
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to NM:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 0.000450946004319654 NM = 0.00676419006479482 NM
Vara Castellana to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara 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.