GBC
Length/Distance

Nautical Mile (nmi)

Modern equivalent

1.15078 statute miles

Based on Earth’s circumference, equal to exactly one minute of latitude.

The nautical mile is an indispensable navigational standard for marine and aviation plotting, aligning directly with degrees and minutes on navigational charts.

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