Convert nautical league (int.) to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Earth's Polar Radius
1 NL (int.) = 0.000874031225032947 R_p
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to R_p:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 0.000874031225032947 R_p = 0.0131104683754942 R_p
Nautical League (Int.) to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.