The Unit Converters

Nautical Mile to Fathom

1 Nautical Mile = 1012.69 Fathom


Conversion Formula

To convert Nautical Mile to Fathom, multiply the value by 1012.69.

Nautical Mile × 1012.69 = Fathom

Quick Reference

nmi fath
1 1012.69
5 5063.43
10 10126.9
25 25317.1
50 50634.3
100 101269
500 506343
1000 1012690

What is Nautical Mile?

The nautical mile (symbol: nmi) is a unit of length used in air, marine, and space navigation.

It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters. Historically, it was defined as one minute (1/60 of a degree) of latitude along any meridian.

Common Uses

The nautical mile is the international standard for measuring distances in aviation and maritime travel. It is also the basis for the knot, which is a measure of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

What is Fathom?

The fathom (symbol: fath) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems.

One fathom is equal to 6 feet or approximately 1.83 meters.

Common Uses

Fathoms are primarily used to measure the depth of water. Most marine charts use fathoms or meters to indicate depth soundings.

How many fathom are in a nautical mile?

There are 1012.69 fathom in 1 nautical mile.


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