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Nautical miles to meters

meters = nautical miles × 1,852

Reverse: meters to nautical miles

How to convert nautical miles to meters

One nautical mile is 1,852 meters, so multiply the number of nautical miles by 1,852. For example, 20 nautical miles is 20 × 1,852 = 37,040 meters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.00053996.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 2000 gets within 8.0% 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.

nautical milesmeters
1 nmi1,852 m
2 nmi3,704 m
3 nmi5,556 m
4 nmi7,408 m
5 nmi9,260 m
6 nmi11,112 m
7 nmi12,964 m
8 nmi14,816 m
9 nmi16,668 m
10 nmi18,520 m
11 nmi20,372 m
12 nmi22,224 m
13 nmi24,076 m
14 nmi25,928 m
15 nmi27,780 m
16 nmi29,632 m
17 nmi31,484 m
18 nmi33,336 m
19 nmi35,188 m
20 nmi37,040 m
25 nmi46,300 m
30 nmi55,560 m
40 nmi74,080 m
50 nmi92,600 m
60 nmi111,120 m
70 nmi129,640 m
75 nmi138,900 m
80 nmi148,160 m
90 nmi166,680 m
100 nmi185,200 m
120 nmi222,240 m
150 nmi277,800 m
200 nmi370,400 m
250 nmi463,000 m
300 nmi555,600 m
400 nmi740,800 m
500 nmi926,000 m
750 nmi1,389,000 m
1,000 nmi1,852,000 m
1,500 nmi2,778,000 m
2,000 nmi3,704,000 m
5,000 nmi9,260,000 m
10,000 nmi18,520,000 m

Questions

How many meters are in a nautical mile?

1,852 meters.

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

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1852, 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.