Nautical Units
Units of marine and air navigation tied to minutes of latitude. 2 units are listed.
| Unit | Symbol | Quantity | Value in SI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nautical mile | NM | Length | 1852 m (exact) |
| Knot | kn | Speed | 1852 m/h ≈ 0.514444 m/s |
Units of marine and air navigation tied to minutes of latitude. 2 units are listed.
| Unit | Symbol | Quantity | Value in SI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nautical mile | NM | Length | 1852 m (exact) |
| Knot | kn | Speed | 1852 m/h ≈ 0.514444 m/s |