2006-08-17 14:23:14 · 8 answers · asked by wikkedman1 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
1,852 metres exactly.
The nautical mile was historically defined as a minute of arc along a meridian of the Earth. It can therefore be used for approximate measures on a meridian as change of latitude on a nautical chart.
2006-08-17 14:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The nautical mile is the mean length on the surface of the Earth that is subtended by an angle of 1 minute of arc (1/60 degree)
Everybody else has the numerical value, but that's the definition.
Doug
2006-08-17 14:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A nautical mile is 1,000 fathoms, or 6,000 feet. It is equal to one minute of celestial arc projected on the earth at sea level, and approximately 1.15 statute miles.
Fathom is a Gaelic word that means "the height of a man."
2006-08-17 14:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by aviophage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 nautical mile = 1.15077945 miles or 1.85200 kilometers
2006-08-17 14:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a nautical miles is infinity.
2006-08-17 14:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2000 yards
2006-08-17 14:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by La-z Ike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.15 miles
2006-08-17 14:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by johnny k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1852 METRES
2006-08-17 14:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by GLENN C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋