We know the relation with Mile and Km, but how exactly the distace is measured in water, over the sea and ocean
2006-10-11 04:00:41 · 7 answers · asked by Ramc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
A nautical mile is defined as an arc on the surface of Earth which subtends an angle of one second at the center of Earth. Numerically it is equivalent to 6080feet.
2006-10-11 04:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nautical mile or sea mile is a unit of length. It is accepted for use with the International System of Units, but it is not an SI unit.[1] The nautical mile is used around the world for maritime and aviation purposes. It is commonly used in international law and treaties, especially regarding the limits of territorial waters. It developed from the geographical mile. The international standard definition is: 1 nautical mile = 1852 metres exactly.
2006-10-11 04:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by cam1560 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nautical mile or sea mile is a unit of length. The nautical mile is used around the world for maritime and aviation purposes. It is commonly used in international law and treaties, especially regarding the limits of territorial waters. It developed from the geographical mile.
The international standard definition is: 1 nautical mile = 1852 metres exactly. One nautical mile converts to:
1.852 km
1.150779 mile
2025.372 yard
6076.1155 feet
The derived unit of speed is the knot, defined as one nautical mile per hour.
Also in maritime navigation, nautical miles can be divided into 10 cables.
2006-10-11 04:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The original definition of a nautical mile was a minute of arc along a meridian of the Earth. However, this definition is not valid in modern usage, which defines a nautical mile as 1852 m.
2006-10-11 04:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The international standard definition is: 1 nautical mile = 1852 metres exactly
2006-10-11 04:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by Rainbow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. A nautical mile is based on fractions of a circle. Each Nautical mile is equal to one minute of arc.
2006-10-11 04:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is distance in mile in sea.
2006-10-11 04:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by Pitambri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋