Miles to Nautical Miles

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1 mi = — nmi

Quick reference

Miles (mi)Nautical Miles (nmi)

Formula

Nautical Miles = miles × 0.86897624

Multiply the miles value by 0.8689762419006479 to get nautical miles. To reverse — divide nautical miles by 0.8689762419006479 to get miles.

About this conversion

The mile (mi) is an imperial unit equal to 1,760 yards or approximately 1.609 km. Learn more →

The nautical mile (nmi) is based on the circumference of the Earth, equal to 1.852 km, used in maritime and aviation navigation. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference