How to convert nautical miles to nautical leagues
1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 0.3333333333 nautical leagues, and 1 nautical league (int.) is equal to 3 nautical miles. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical leagues = nautical miles × 0.3333333333
nautical leagues = nautical miles ÷ 3Example: convert 15 NM to NL: 15 × 0.3333333333 = 5 NL.
Nautical Mile (international) to Nautical League (int.) conversion table
| Nautical Mile (international) (NM) | Nautical League (int.) (NL) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 NM | 0.003333333333 NL |
| 0.1 NM | 0.03333333333 NL |
| 1 NM | 0.3333333333 NL |
| 2 NM | 0.6666666667 NL |
| 3 NM | 1 NL |
| 5 NM | 1.666666667 NL |
| 10 NM | 3.333333333 NL |
| 20 NM | 6.666666667 NL |
| 50 NM | 16.66666667 NL |
| 100 NM | 33.33333333 NL |
| 250 NM | 83.33333333 NL |
| 500 NM | 166.6666667 NL |
| 1,000 NM | 333.3333333 NL |
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
About the nautical league (int.)
The international nautical league is 3 nautical miles (5,556 m).
Symbol: NL · 1 NL = 5,556 m · Category: Nautical