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How long is a nautical mile (NM)?
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- D 1 852 m
Explanation
A nautical mile is 1 852 m, a statute mile 1 609 m. In aviation, distances are usually measured in NM and speeds in knots (kt), i.e. NM per hour. Charts have a separate scale bar for this.