Miles (US survey) to Nautical miles (International) Converter
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Calculation: Miles (US survey) ➜ Nautical miles (International)
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What is the formula to convert from Miles (US survey) to Nautical miles (International)?
The formula to convert length value from the unit of Miles (US survey) to the unit of Nautical miles (International) is:
Length(Nautical miles (International)) = Length(Miles (US survey)) / 1.150777062164973
Miles (US survey) unit in Length
A U.S. survey mile is a unit of length used in land surveying in the United States, equal to approximately 5,280.01 feet or about 1.609 kilometers. This unit is slightly longer than the international statute mile and is used in the precise measurement of land boundaries. The U.S. survey mile is essential in legal and cadastral contexts, where accurate land measurement is critical.
Nautical miles (International) unit in Length
A nautical mile is a unit of length used in maritime and air navigation, equal to 1.852 kilometers or approximately 1.1508 statute miles. This unit is based on one minute of arc along the Earth's meridian and is used worldwide for navigation purposes. The nautical mile is essential for accurately measuring distances at sea and in the air, ensuring consistency in global navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Miles (US survey) ➜ Nautical miles (International)" Conversion
1. What is the conversion formula from Miles (US survey) to Nautical miles (International)?
The formula to convert Miles (US survey) to Nautical miles (International) in Length is:
Miles (US survey) / 1.150777062164973
2. How do I convert from Miles (US survey) to Nautical miles (International) given a value in Miles (US survey) units?
To convert Length from Miles (US survey) to Nautical miles (International), you can use the following formula:
Miles (US survey) / 1.150777062164973
For example, if you have a value in Miles (US survey), you substitute that value in place of Miles (US survey) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Nautical miles (International).