Length & Distance

Nautical Miles to Miles

Convert nmi to mi quickly with this free online calculator. The page explains the conversion rule, gives practical examples and provides a quick reference table.

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CONVERSION RULE

1 nautical mile equals about 1.150779 statute miles.

How to use the Nautical Miles to Miles

  1. Enter the number you want to convert.
  2. Confirm the source unit shown beside the input.
  3. Choose decimal precision if you need more or less detail.
  4. Read the converted result.
  5. Copy the result when you need to use it elsewhere.

How the conversion works

1 nautical mile equals about 1.150779 statute miles.

For a simple fixed-factor conversion, the calculator multiplies the entered value by the stated factor. Temperature scales and certain specialized tools use their specific mathematical relationship instead.

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Common nmi to mi conversions

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1 nmi1.150779 mi
2 nmi2.301559 mi
5 nmi5.753897 mi
10 nmi11.507794 mi
20 nmi23.015589 mi
50 nmi57.538972 mi

Example

For example, entering 1 nmi gives approximately 1.150779 mi using the rule above. Change the input to test your own value.

Frequently asked questions

The Nautical Miles to Miles converts a value from nmi to mi using the conversion relationship described on this page.
Enter your value, review the source and destination units, choose the decimal precision and read or copy the result.
1 nautical mile equals about 1.150779 statute miles.
Use enough precision for your purpose. Everyday estimates usually need fewer decimal places; technical work may require more.
It can be a useful reference calculation, but safety-critical, regulated, contractual or specialized work should be verified against the applicable authoritative standard.

Accuracy note: This calculator is a practical reference. For regulated, safety-critical or specialized work, verify the result against the applicable standard.

Page reviewed: August 24, 2026.