Convert nanometer to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert nanometer [nm] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to nanometer.
How to Convert Nanometer to Nautical Mile (International)
1 nm = 5.39956803455724e-13 NM
Example: convert 15 nm to NM:
15 nm = 15 × 5.39956803455724e-13 NM = 8.09935205183585e-12 NM
Nanometer to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.