How to convert yards to nautical miles
1 yard is equal to 0.0004937365011 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 2,025.371829 yards. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = yards × 0.0004937365011
nautical miles = yards ÷ 2,025.371829Example: convert 15 yd to NM: 15 × 0.0004937365011 = 0.007406047516 NM.
Yard to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Yard (yd) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 yd | 0.000004937365011 NM |
| 0.1 yd | 0.00004937365011 NM |
| 1 yd | 0.0004937365011 NM |
| 2 yd | 0.0009874730022 NM |
| 3 yd | 0.001481209503 NM |
| 5 yd | 0.002468682505 NM |
| 10 yd | 0.004937365011 NM |
| 20 yd | 0.009874730022 NM |
| 50 yd | 0.02468682505 NM |
| 100 yd | 0.04937365011 NM |
| 250 yd | 0.1234341253 NM |
| 500 yd | 0.2468682505 NM |
| 1,000 yd | 0.4937365011 NM |
About the yard
The yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.
Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 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