Convert nautical mile (international) to link
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to link [li], or Convert link to nautical mile (international).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Link
1 NM = 9206.23558418834 li
Example: convert 15 NM to li:
15 NM = 15 × 9206.23558418834 li = 138093.533762825 li
Nautical Mile (International) to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.