Miles to Nautical Miles Converter
Convert miles to nautical miles instantly.
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How to convert miles to nautical miles
Enter your value in miles and see the result in nautical miles instantly. The converter also shows fun real-world comparisons - like the height of famous buildings or the length of football fields - to help you picture the distance.
Statute miles are used for road and land distances in the US and UK; nautical miles are used for sea and air navigation. Converting between them is essential for flight planning and coastal sailing where both units appear.
Need the opposite direction? Convert nautical miles to miles just as easily, or explore all our length conversions.
Common miles to nautical miles conversions
| Miles (mi) | Nautical Miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.868976 |
| 5 | 4.34488 |
| 10 | 8.68976 |
| 25 | 21.7244 |
| 50 | 43.4488 |
| 100 | 86.8976 |
| 500 | 434.488 |
| 1000 | 868.976 |
Frequently asked questions
1 miles equals 0.868976 nautical miles.
Multiply by 0.868976. For example, 5 mi = 4.34488 nmi.
100 statute miles equals approximately 86.8976 nautical miles.
1 nautical miles equals 1.15078 miles.
100 miles equals 86.8976 nautical miles.