What is a mile (US survey)?

The mile (US survey) is a unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used primarily in surveying and mapping to maintain consistency with historical American land measurements.

What defines a nautical mile (international)?

The international nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 meters and is commonly used for marine and aeronautical navigation.

Why convert from mile (US survey) to nautical mile (international)?

Conversion allows users to translate land survey distances into internationally recognized navigational units, aiding marine and aeronautical charting and communications.

Convert Mile (US survey) to Nautical mile (international) Easily

Use our online unit converter to quickly and accurately convert length units from Mile (US survey) to Nautical mile (international). Ideal for professionals in surveying, mapping, and navigation.

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Mile (US survey) [mi] to Nautical mile (international) Conversion Table

Mile (US survey) [mi]	Nautical mile (international)

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Mile (US survey) [mi] to Nautical mile (international) Conversion Table
Mile (US survey) [mi]	Nautical mile (international)

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from the US survey mile to the international nautical mile, commonly applied in surveying, mapping, marine navigation, and aeronautical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in miles (US survey) you wish to convert
Select mile (US survey) as the input unit
Choose nautical mile (international) as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the result instantly

Key Features

Converts mile (US survey) to nautical mile (international) seamlessly
Based on exact unit definitions for accurate conversion
Supports interpretation of historical survey data into navigational distances
Browser-based and easy to use with no installations required

Examples

Convert 5 miles (US survey) to nautical miles (international) to get approximately 4.3449 nautical miles
Convert 10 miles (US survey) to nautical miles (international) to obtain about 8.6898 nautical miles

Common Use Cases

Translating legacy land survey distances for modern navigation and charting
Converting measurements in cadastral and geodetic data systems
Planning marine and aeronautical routes using standardized distance units
Interpreting and converting distances from older maps and engineering records

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure that your input values are accurately sourced from historical or cadastral records
Use the conversion to harmonize legacy data with international navigation standards
Be mindful that the US survey mile differs slightly from the international mile
Verify converted distances especially when used for legal or technical applications

Limitations

The US survey mile is based on legacy definitions and may not perfectly match modern international standards
Slight discrepancies can occur when integrating historical measurements with current navigational uses
Care is needed when applying conversions for precision-critical tasks due to unit definition differences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mile (US survey)?: The mile (US survey) is a unit of length equal to exactly 5,280 US survey feet, used primarily in surveying and mapping to maintain consistency with historical American land measurements.
What defines a nautical mile (international)?: The international nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 meters and is commonly used for marine and aeronautical navigation.
Why convert from mile (US survey) to nautical mile (international)?: Conversion allows users to translate land survey distances into internationally recognized navigational units, aiding marine and aeronautical charting and communications.

Key Terminology

Mile (US survey): A unit of length equal to 5,280 US survey feet; used primarily in surveying and mapping to align with historic land measurements in the United States.
Nautical mile (international): A length unit defined exactly as 1,852 meters, used internationally in marine and aeronautical navigation.
Conversion rate: The factor used to translate a measurement from one unit to another; here, 1 mile (US survey) equals 0.8689779799 nautical mile (international).

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact length of a mile (US survey) in terms of feet?

5,000 feet

5,280 feet

6,000 feet

Which unit is exactly defined as 1,852 meters?

Mile (US survey)

Nautical mile (international)

International mile

What is a common use of converting mile (US survey) to nautical mile (international)?

For cooking measurements

For marine and aeronautical navigation

For retail product sizing

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