Convert nautical league (int.) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Kilometer
1 NL (int.) = 5.556 km
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to km:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 5.556 km = 83.34 km
Nautical League (Int.) to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.
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.