Online calculator to convert centimeters to nautical miles (cm to nmi) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters and nautical miles.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 185,200 centimeters in a nautical mile. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
What is a nautical mile (M, NM, or nmi)?
A nautical mile is a non-SI unit of Length or Distance. A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used by sea and air navigators. It is approximately one minute of arc measured along any meridian. The symbol for nautical mile is M or NM or nmi. There are 0.0000054 nautical miles in a centimeter.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm to nautical miles is:
nautical miles = cm ÷ 185,200
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to nautical miles (cm to nmi).
Centimeter to Nautical Mile Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25,000 centimeters to nautical miles (show work) Formula: cm ÷ 185,200 = nautical miles Calculations: 25,000 cm ÷ 185,200 = 0.1349892 nautical miles Result: 25,000 cm is equal to 0.1349892 nautical miles
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to nautical miles.
Centimeters to Nautical Miles Conversion Chart
| centimeters (cm) | nautical miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.0000054 nmi |
| 2 cm | 0.0000108 nmi |
| 3 cm | 0.0000162 nmi |
| 4 cm | 0.0000216 nmi |
| 5 cm | 0.000027 nmi |
| 6 cm | 0.0000324 nmi |
| 7 cm | 0.0000378 nmi |
| 8 cm | 0.0000432 nmi |
| 9 cm | 0.0000486 nmi |
| 10 cm | 0.000054 nmi |
| 20 cm | 0.00010799 nmi |
| 30 cm | 0.00016199 nmi |
| 40 cm | 0.00021598 nmi |
| 50 cm | 0.00026998 nmi |
| 75 cm | 0.00040497 nmi |
| 100 cm | 0.00053996 nmi |
| 250 cm | 0.00134989 nmi |
| 500 cm | 0.00269978 nmi |
| 750 cm | 0.00404968 nmi |
| 1,000 cm | 0.00539957 nmi |
| 2,500 cm | 0.01349892 nmi |
| 5,000 cm | 0.02699784 nmi |
| 7,500 cm | 0.04049676 nmi |
| 10,000 cm | 0.05399568 nmi |
| 25,000 cm | 0.1349892 nmi |
| 50,000 cm | 0.2699784 nmi |
| 75,000 cm | 0.4049676 nmi |
| 100,000 cm | 0.5399568 nmi |
| 250,000 cm | 1.34989201 nmi |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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