How to convert meters to nautical miles
1 meter is equal to 0.0005399568035 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 1,852 meters. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = meters × 0.0005399568035
nautical miles = meters ÷ 1,852Example: convert 15 m to NM: 15 × 0.0005399568035 = 0.008099352052 NM.
Meter to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Meter (m) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 0.000005399568035 NM |
| 0.1 m | 0.00005399568035 NM |
| 1 m | 0.0005399568035 NM |
| 2 m | 0.001079913607 NM |
| 3 m | 0.00161987041 NM |
| 5 m | 0.002699784017 NM |
| 10 m | 0.005399568035 NM |
| 20 m | 0.01079913607 NM |
| 50 m | 0.02699784017 NM |
| 100 m | 0.05399568035 NM |
| 250 m | 0.1349892009 NM |
| 500 m | 0.2699784017 NM |
| 1,000 m | 0.5399568035 NM |
About the meter
The meter is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It's used for everyday measurement almost everywhere in the world.
Symbol: m · 1 m = 1 m · Category: Metric (SI)
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