Nautical miles to miles
Type a value in nautical miles to see it in miles straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the nautical miles box.
- Read the result in miles as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
mi = nmi × 1.150779448
Multiply the value in nautical miles by 1.150779448 to get miles.
Example
To convert 25 nmi to miles: 25 × 1.150779448 = 28.7695 mi.
Conversion table
| Nautical miles (nmi) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.15078 |
| 2 | 2.30156 |
| 3 | 3.45234 |
| 5 | 5.7539 |
| 10 | 11.5078 |
| 20 | 23.0156 |
| 25 | 28.7695 |
| 50 | 57.539 |
| 100 | 115.078 |
| 250 | 287.695 |
| 500 | 575.39 |
| 1,000 | 1,150.78 |
About the units
- Nautical mile
- The international nautical mile is exactly 1852 meters, used in sea and air navigation.
- Mile
- The international statute mile is 1760 yards, exactly 1609.344 meters, used on roads in the US and UK.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many miles are in one nautical mile?
1 nmi = 1.15078 mi exactly.
How do I convert nautical miles to miles?
Use mi = nmi × 1.150779448. For example, 25 nmi = 28.7695 mi.
How many nautical miles are in one mile?
1 mi = 0.868976 nmi.
Are the inch, foot and mile factors exact or rounded?
They are exact by definition. Since the 1959 agreement one inch is exactly 2.54 cm, one foot 0.3048 m and one mile 1609.344 m.
What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile is 1609.344 meters and is used on roads. A nautical mile is 1852 meters and is used at sea and in aviation.