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Meters to nautical miles

nautical miles = meters × 0.00053996

Reverse: nautical miles to meters

How to convert meters to nautical miles

One meter is 0.00053996 nautical miles, so multiply the number of meters by 0.00053996. For example, 20 meters is 20 × 0.00053996 = 0.01079914 nautical miles. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 1,852.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.0005 gets within 7.4% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.

metersnautical miles
1 m0.00053996 nmi
2 m0.00107991 nmi
3 m0.00161987 nmi
4 m0.00215983 nmi
5 m0.00269978 nmi
6 m0.00323974 nmi
7 m0.0037797 nmi
8 m0.00431965 nmi
9 m0.00485961 nmi
10 m0.00539957 nmi
11 m0.00593952 nmi
12 m0.00647948 nmi
13 m0.00701944 nmi
14 m0.0075594 nmi
15 m0.00809935 nmi
16 m0.00863931 nmi
17 m0.00917927 nmi
18 m0.00971922 nmi
19 m0.01025918 nmi
20 m0.01079914 nmi
25 m0.01349892 nmi
30 m0.0161987 nmi
40 m0.02159827 nmi
50 m0.02699784 nmi
60 m0.03239741 nmi
70 m0.03779698 nmi
75 m0.04049676 nmi
80 m0.04319654 nmi
90 m0.04859611 nmi
100 m0.05399568 nmi
120 m0.06479482 nmi
150 m0.08099352 nmi
200 m0.10799136 nmi
250 m0.1349892 nmi
300 m0.16198704 nmi
400 m0.21598272 nmi
500 m0.2699784 nmi
750 m0.4049676 nmi
1,000 m0.5399568 nmi
1,500 m0.80993521 nmi
2,000 m1.079914 nmi
5,000 m2.699784 nmi
10,000 m5.399568 nmi

Questions

How many nautical miles are in a meter?

0.00053996 nautical miles.

How do I convert meters to nautical miles in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.00053996, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.