Convert nautical league (int.) to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Nautical Mile (International)
1 NL (int.) = 3 NM
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to NM:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 3 NM = 45 NM
Nautical League (Int.) to Nautical Mile (International) 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.
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.