Online calculator to convert yards to nautical miles (yd 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 yards and nautical miles.
What is a yard (yd)?
A yard is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units and the Imperial System. The symbol for yard is yd. There are 2,025.37183 yards in a nautical mile.
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 0.00049374 nautical miles in a yard.
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 yards to nautical miles is:
nautical miles = yd ÷ 2,025.37183
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from yards to nautical miles (yd to nmi).
Yards to Nautical Mile Conversion Example
Task: Convert 75,000 yards to nautical miles (show work) Formula: yd ÷ 2,025.37183 = nautical miles Calculations: 75,000 yd ÷ 2,025.37183 = 37.03023755 nautical miles Result: 75,000 yd is equal to 37.03023755 nautical miles
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from yards to nautical miles.
Yards to Nautical Miles Conversion Chart
| yards (yd) | nautical miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.00049374 nmi |
| 2 yd | 0.00098747 nmi |
| 3 yd | 0.00148121 nmi |
| 4 yd | 0.00197495 nmi |
| 5 yd | 0.00246868 nmi |
| 6 yd | 0.00296242 nmi |
| 7 yd | 0.00345616 nmi |
| 8 yd | 0.00394989 nmi |
| 9 yd | 0.00444363 nmi |
| 10 yd | 0.00493737 nmi |
| 20 yd | 0.00987473 nmi |
| 30 yd | 0.0148121 nmi |
| 40 yd | 0.01974946 nmi |
| 50 yd | 0.02468683 nmi |
| 75 yd | 0.03703024 nmi |
| 100 yd | 0.04937365 nmi |
| 250 yd | 0.12343413 nmi |
| 500 yd | 0.24686825 nmi |
| 750 yd | 0.37030238 nmi |
| 1,000 yd | 0.4937365 nmi |
| 2,500 yd | 1.23434125 nmi |
| 5,000 yd | 2.4686825 nmi |
| 7,500 yd | 3.70302376 nmi |
| 10,000 yd | 4.93736501 nmi |
| 25,000 yd | 12.34341252 nmi |
| 50,000 yd | 24.68682504 nmi |
| 75,000 yd | 37.03023755 nmi |
| 100,000 yd | 49.37365007 nmi |
| 250,000 yd | 123.43412518 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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