Convert nautical mile (international) to furlong
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Furlong
1 NM = 9.20623558418834 fur
Example: convert 15 NM to fur:
15 NM = 15 × 9.20623558418834 fur = 138.093533762825 fur
Nautical Mile (International) to Furlong Conversion Table
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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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.