Convert nautical mile (UK) to Earth's equatorial radius
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to Earth's equatorial radius [R_e], or Convert Earth's equatorial radius to nautical mile (UK).
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Earth's Equatorial Radius
1 NM (UK) = 0.000290552554766384 R_e
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to R_e:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 0.000290552554766384 R_e = 0.00435828832149576 R_e
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Earth's Equatorial Radius Conversion Table
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Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.