Online calculator to convert nautical miles to centimeters (nmi to cm) 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 nautical miles and centimeters.
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.
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.
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 nautical miles to cm is:
cm = nautical miles x 185,200
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from nautical miles to centimeters (nmi to cm).
Nautical Mile to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 75 nautical miles to centimeters (show work) Formula: nautical miles x 185,200 = cm Calculations: 75 nautical miles x 185,200 = 13,890,000 cm Result: 75 nautical miles is equal to 13,890,000 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from nautical miles to cm.
Nautical Miles to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| nautical miles (nmi) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 nmi | 185,200 cm |
| 2 nmi | 370,400 cm |
| 3 nmi | 555,600 cm |
| 4 nmi | 740,800 cm |
| 5 nmi | 926,000 cm |
| 6 nmi | 1,111,200 cm |
| 7 nmi | 1,296,400 cm |
| 8 nmi | 1,481,600 cm |
| 9 nmi | 1,666,800 cm |
| 10 nmi | 1,852,000 cm |
| 20 nmi | 3,704,000 cm |
| 30 nmi | 5,556,000 cm |
| 40 nmi | 7,408,000 cm |
| 50 nmi | 9,260,000 cm |
| 75 nmi | 13,890,000 cm |
| 100 nmi | 18,520,000 cm |
| 250 nmi | 46,300,000 cm |
| 500 nmi | 92,600,000 cm |
| 750 nmi | 138,900,000 cm |
| 1,000 nmi | 185,200,000 cm |
| 2,500 nmi | 463,000,000 cm |
| 5,000 nmi | 926,000,000 cm |
| 7,500 nmi | 1,389,000,000 cm |
| 10,000 nmi | 1,852,000,000 cm |
| 25,000 nmi | 4,630,000,000 cm |
| 50,000 nmi | 9,260,000,000 cm |
| 75,000 nmi | 13,890,000,000 cm |
| 100,000 nmi | 18,520,000,000 cm |
| 250,000 nmi | 46,300,000,000 cm |
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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