Online calculator to convert meters to nautical miles (m 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 meters and nautical miles.
What is a meter (m)?
A meter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for meter is m. There are 1,852 meters in a nautical mile. The International spelling for this unit is metre.
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 0.00053996 nautical miles in a meter.
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 m to nautical miles is:
nautical miles = m ÷ 1,852
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from meters to nautical miles (m to nmi).
Meter to Nautical Mile Conversion Example
Task: Convert 25,000 meters to nautical miles (show work) Formula: m ÷ 1,852 = nautical miles Calculations: 25,000 m ÷ 1,852 = 13.49892009 nautical miles Result: 25,000 m is equal to 13.49892009 nautical miles
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from m to nautical miles.
Meters to Nautical Miles Conversion Chart
| meters (m) | nautical miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 0.00053996 nmi |
| 2 m | 0.00107991 nmi |
| 3 m | 0.00161987 nmi |
| 4 m | 0.00215983 nmi |
| 5 m | 0.00269978 nmi |
| 6 m | 0.00323974 nmi |
| 7 m | 0.0037797 nmi |
| 8 m | 0.00431965 nmi |
| 9 m | 0.00485961 nmi |
| 10 m | 0.00539957 nmi |
| 20 m | 0.01079914 nmi |
| 30 m | 0.0161987 nmi |
| 40 m | 0.02159827 nmi |
| 50 m | 0.02699784 nmi |
| 75 m | 0.04049676 nmi |
| 100 m | 0.05399568 nmi |
| 250 m | 0.1349892 nmi |
| 500 m | 0.2699784 nmi |
| 750 m | 0.4049676 nmi |
| 1,000 m | 0.5399568 nmi |
| 2,500 m | 1.34989201 nmi |
| 5,000 m | 2.69978402 nmi |
| 7,500 m | 4.04967603 nmi |
| 10,000 m | 5.39956803 nmi |
| 25,000 m | 13.49892009 nmi |
| 50,000 m | 26.99784017 nmi |
| 75,000 m | 40.49676026 nmi |
| 100,000 m | 53.99568035 nmi |
| 250,000 m | 134.98920086 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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