nautical mile
nau·ti·cal mile • n. a unit used in measuring distances at sea, equal to approx. 2,025 yards (1,852 m). Compare with sea mile.
nautical mile
nautical mile The unit of length that is used in ocean and air navigation, equivalent to one minute (1/60°) change in latitude. It is internationally defined as being equal to 1852 metres.
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