Convert famn to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Nautical Mile (International)
1 famn = 0.000961843052537797 NM
Example: convert 15 famn to NM:
15 famn = 15 × 0.000961843052537797 NM = 0.014427645788067 NM
Famn to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.