Full name: mile [nautical, international]
Plural form: nautical miles
Alternate spelling: international nautical mile
Category type: length
Scale factor: 1852
The SI base unit for length is the metre.
1 metre is equal to 0.00053995680345572 nautical mile.
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A nautical mile or sea mile is a unit of length. It is accepted for use with the International System of Units, but it is not an SI unit. The nautical mile is used around the world for maritime and aviation purposes. It is commonly used in international law and treaties, especially regarding the limits of territorial waters. It developed from the geographical mile.