How to convert links to nautical miles
1 link is equal to 0.0001086220302 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 9,206.235584 links. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = links × 0.0001086220302
nautical miles = links ÷ 9,206.235584Example: convert 15 li to NM: 15 × 0.0001086220302 = 0.001629330454 NM.
Link to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Link (li) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 li | 0.000001086220302 NM |
| 0.1 li | 0.00001086220302 NM |
| 1 li | 0.0001086220302 NM |
| 2 li | 0.0002172440605 NM |
| 3 li | 0.0003258660907 NM |
| 5 li | 0.0005431101512 NM |
| 10 li | 0.001086220302 NM |
| 20 li | 0.002172440605 NM |
| 50 li | 0.005431101512 NM |
| 100 li | 0.01086220302 NM |
| 250 li | 0.02715550756 NM |
| 500 li | 0.05431101512 NM |
| 1,000 li | 0.1086220302 NM |
About the link
Gunter's link is 7.92 inches (0.201168 m), one hundredth of a chain. It was used in land surveying.
Symbol: li · 1 li = 0.201168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the nautical mile (international)
The international nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m, close to one minute of latitude. It's used in aviation, shipping and for territorial waters, and one knot is one nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: NM · 1 NM = 1,852 m · Category: Nautical