Convert nautical league (UK) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Kilometer
1 NL (UK) = 5.559552 km
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to km:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 5.559552 km = 83.39328 km
Nautical League (Uk) to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.