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RE: nautical mile conversion
Posted by:
AL Wellman
()
Date: September 25, 2000 01:24AM
Andrew -
The nautical mile (nm) contains 2000 yards compared to 1760 yards for the (statute) mile, so multiply by 0.88 to convert from miles to nm (per hour = knots).
Perhaps history is the only field where the American standard system of measures still has value... =AL=
The nautical mile (nm) contains 2000 yards compared to 1760 yards for the (statute) mile, so multiply by 0.88 to convert from miles to nm (per hour = knots).
Perhaps history is the only field where the American standard system of measures still has value... =AL=
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