Convert Nautical miles to miles
1 nautical mile = 1.1508 miles · mi = nmi × 1.150779448
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from nautical miles, the navigation unit used at sea and in aviation, to miles, the standard road distance unit in the US and UK. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Nautical miles to miles conversion table
| Nautical miles (nmi) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 nmi | 1.1508 mi |
| 2 nmi | 2.3016 mi |
| 3 nmi | 3.4523 mi |
| 5 nmi | 5.7539 mi |
| 10 nmi | 11.5078 mi |
| 15 nmi | 17.2617 mi |
| 20 nmi | 23.0156 mi |
| 25 nmi | 28.7695 mi |
| 50 nmi | 57.539 mi |
| 75 nmi | 86.3085 mi |
| 100 nmi | 115.08 mi |
| 250 nmi | 287.69 mi |
| 500 nmi | 575.39 mi |
| 1,000 nmi | 1,150.78 mi |
The formula
mi = nmi × 1.150779448Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many miles are in a nautical mile?
- There are 1.1508 miles in 1 nautical mile. The formula is mi = nmi × 1.150779448.
- How do you convert nautical miles to miles?
- Use the formula mi = nmi × 1.150779448. For example, 10 nautical miles equals 11.5078 miles.
- Is the nautical miles to miles conversion exact?
- Yes. Nautical miles and miles are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is nmi short for?
- nmi is the standard symbol for nautical mile. mi is the symbol for mile.