How to convert metres to nautical miles
The international nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 metres. Divide metres by 1,852 to get nautical miles. Sailors and pilots use nautical miles because one nautical mile is roughly one minute of latitude. Speed in nautical miles per hour is a knot.
Metres to nautical miles table
- 100 metres = 0.053996 nautical miles
- 500 metres = 0.269978 nautical miles
- 1,000 metres = 0.539957 nautical miles
- 1,852 metres = 1 nautical miles
- 5,000 metres = 2.699784 nautical miles
- 10,000 metres = 5.399568 nautical miles
- 50,000 metres = 26.99784 nautical miles
- 100,000 metres = 53.99568 nautical miles
Frequently asked questions
How many metres in a nautical mile?
Exactly 1,852 metres (about 1.15 statute miles).
How do I convert nautical miles back to metres?
Press "Swap units" and type your value. The same factor is applied in reverse.
Is the result exact?
Yes. Results use the exact defined factors and show up to 8 decimal places.
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