Nautical Miles to US Survey Feet Conversion

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The nautical mile, a critical unit used in maritime and air navigation, is distinct from the standard mile in its basis on the Earth’s geometry. Defined as exactly 1,852 meters, it represents one minute of latitude. This unit’s origin is deeply linked to the elliptical shape of our planet, making it remarkably convenient for charting a course along the Earth’s curved surface. Interestingly, its historical adoption can be traced back to the early 20th century, when international standardization made it the universal measure for maritime and aviation purposes.

This unit is associated with speed measurements at sea and in the air, such as knots. A knot, which equals one nautical mile per hour, emphasizes the unit’s prevalence in global navigation. Understanding the nautical mile’s unique correlation with Earth’s circumference and its importance in navigation can deepen one’s appreciation of geographic exploration and cartography.

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The US Survey Foot might seem like an unassuming unit, but it’s steeped in the very history of American land measurement. Unlike the International Foot, which is precisely defined as 0.3048 meters, the US Survey Foot is ever-so-slightly longer at approximately 0.3048006 meters. This minuscule difference stems from surveying practices established in the early 19th century and has historically been used for mapping and property delineation across the United States. Integral to the country’s westward expansion, the US Survey Foot played a pivotal role in the division and sale of public lands—underscoring its foundational impact on both real estate and infrastructure.

Despite its historical significance, the US Survey Foot was officially deprecated at the end of 2022, as the US moves towards a unified use of the International Foot for federal geodetic surveys. This transition simplifies engineering and scientific calculations, streamlining US standards with global practices. The legacy of the US Survey Foot, however, serves as a fascinating footnote in the story of American land development, marking an era when precise measurements charted the course of a growing nation.

> Nautical Miles to US Survey Feet Conversion Table

Nautical Miles US Survey Feet
0 nMi 0 ft-us
1 nMi 6076.10785 ft-us
2 nMi 12152.2157 ft-us
3 nMi 18228.32354 ft-us
4 nMi 24304.43139 ft-us
5 nMi 30380.53924 ft-us
6 nMi 36456.64709 ft-us
7 nMi 42532.75493 ft-us
8 nMi 48608.86278 ft-us
9 nMi 54684.97063 ft-us
10 nMi 60761.07848 ft-us
11 nMi 66837.18633 ft-us
12 nMi 72913.29417 ft-us
13 nMi 78989.40202 ft-us
14 nMi 85065.50987 ft-us
15 nMi 91141.61772 ft-us
16 nMi 97217.72556 ft-us
17 nMi 103293.83341 ft-us
18 nMi 109369.94126 ft-us
19 nMi 115446.04911 ft-us
20 nMi 121522.15696 ft-us
21 nMi 127598.2648 ft-us
22 nMi 133674.37265 ft-us
23 nMi 139750.4805 ft-us
24 nMi 145826.58835 ft-us
25 nMi 151902.69619 ft-us
26 nMi 157978.80404 ft-us
27 nMi 164054.91189 ft-us
28 nMi 170131.01974 ft-us
29 nMi 176207.12759 ft-us
30 nMi 182283.23543 ft-us
31 nMi 188359.34328 ft-us
32 nMi 194435.45113 ft-us
33 nMi 200511.55898 ft-us
34 nMi 206587.66682 ft-us
35 nMi 212663.77467 ft-us
36 nMi 218739.88252 ft-us
37 nMi 224815.99037 ft-us
38 nMi 230892.09822 ft-us
39 nMi 236968.20606 ft-us
40 nMi 243044.31391 ft-us
41 nMi 249120.42176 ft-us
42 nMi 255196.52961 ft-us
43 nMi 261272.63745 ft-us
44 nMi 267348.7453 ft-us
45 nMi 273424.85315 ft-us
46 nMi 279500.961 ft-us
47 nMi 285577.06885 ft-us
48 nMi 291653.17669 ft-us
49 nMi 297729.28454 ft-us
50 nMi 303805.39239 ft-us
51 nMi 309881.50024 ft-us
52 nMi 315957.60808 ft-us
53 nMi 322033.71593 ft-us
54 nMi 328109.82378 ft-us
55 nMi 334185.93163 ft-us
56 nMi 340262.03948 ft-us
57 nMi 346338.14732 ft-us
58 nMi 352414.25517 ft-us
59 nMi 358490.36302 ft-us
60 nMi 364566.47087 ft-us
61 nMi 370642.57871 ft-us
62 nMi 376718.68656 ft-us
63 nMi 382794.79441 ft-us
64 nMi 388870.90226 ft-us
65 nMi 394947.01011 ft-us
66 nMi 401023.11795 ft-us
67 nMi 407099.2258 ft-us
68 nMi 413175.33365 ft-us
69 nMi 419251.4415 ft-us
70 nMi 425327.54934 ft-us
71 nMi 431403.65719 ft-us
72 nMi 437479.76504 ft-us
73 nMi 443555.87289 ft-us
74 nMi 449631.98074 ft-us
75 nMi 455708.08858 ft-us
76 nMi 461784.19643 ft-us
77 nMi 467860.30428 ft-us
78 nMi 473936.41213 ft-us
79 nMi 480012.51997 ft-us
80 nMi 486088.62782 ft-us
81 nMi 492164.73567 ft-us
82 nMi 498240.84352 ft-us
83 nMi 504316.95137 ft-us
84 nMi 510393.05921 ft-us
85 nMi 516469.16706 ft-us
86 nMi 522545.27491 ft-us
87 nMi 528621.38276 ft-us
88 nMi 534697.49061 ft-us
89 nMi 540773.59845 ft-us
90 nMi 546849.7063 ft-us
91 nMi 552925.81415 ft-us
92 nMi 559001.922 ft-us
93 nMi 565078.02984 ft-us
94 nMi 571154.13769 ft-us
95 nMi 577230.24554 ft-us
96 nMi 583306.35339 ft-us
97 nMi 589382.46124 ft-us
98 nMi 595458.56908 ft-us
99 nMi 601534.67693 ft-us
100 nMi 607610.78478 ft-us

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