Online calculator to convert nautical miles to miles (nmi to mi) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between nautical miles and miles.
What is a nautical mile (M, NM, or nmi)?
A nautical mile is a non-SI unit of Length or Distance. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used by sea and air navigators. It is approximately one minute of arc measured along any meridian. The symbol for nautical mile is M or NM or nmi. There are 0.86897583 nautical miles in a mile.
What is a mile (mi)?
A mile is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for mile is mi. There are 1.15078 miles in a nautical mile.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from nautical miles to miles is:
miles = nautical miles x 1.15078
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from nautical miles to miles (nmi to mi).
Nautical Mile to Mile Conversion Example
Task: Convert 10 nautical miles to miles (show work) Formula: nautical miles x 1.15078 = miles Calculations: 10 nautical miles x 1.15078 = 11.5078 miles Result: 10 nautical miles is equal to 11.5078 miles
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from nautical miles to miles.
Nautical Miles to Miles Conversion Chart
| nautical miles (nmi) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 nmi | 1.15078 miles |
| 2 nmi | 2.30156 miles |
| 3 nmi | 3.45234 miles |
| 4 nmi | 4.60312 miles |
| 5 nmi | 5.7539 miles |
| 6 nmi | 6.90468 miles |
| 7 nmi | 8.05546 miles |
| 8 nmi | 9.20624 miles |
| 9 nmi | 10.35702 miles |
| 10 nmi | 11.5078 miles |
| 20 nmi | 23.0156 miles |
| 30 nmi | 34.5234 miles |
| 40 nmi | 46.0312 miles |
| 50 nmi | 57.539 miles |
| 75 nmi | 86.3085 miles |
| 100 nmi | 115.078 miles |
| 250 nmi | 287.695 miles |
| 500 nmi | 575.39 miles |
| 750 nmi | 863.085 miles |
| 1,000 nmi | 1,150.78 miles |
| 2,500 nmi | 2,876.95 miles |
| 5,000 nmi | 5,753.9 miles |
| 7,500 nmi | 8,630.85 miles |
| 10,000 nmi | 11,507.8 miles |
| 25,000 nmi | 28,769.5 miles |
| 50,000 nmi | 57,539 miles |
| 75,000 nmi | 86,308.5 miles |
| 100,000 nmi | 115,078 miles |
| 250,000 nmi | 287,695 miles |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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