Nautical Miles to Furlongs Calculator

Nautical Miles

Furlongs

How to use this Nautical Miles to Furlongs Calculator 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Nautical Miles value from Nautical Miles units to Furlongs units.

1. Enter the input Nautical Miles value in the text field.
2. The Furlongs is calculated in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Furlongs label.
3. You may copy the resulting Furlongs using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given temperature from Nautical Miles to Furlongs, use the following formula.

Calculation

Nautical Miles

A nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in navigation and maritime contexts. It is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used for measuring distances at sea. One nautical mile is defined as one minute of latitude. Nautical miles are commonly used in navigation, aviation, and maritime operations. Charts and maps used in these fields often have distances measured in nautical miles. The use of nautical miles simplifies navigation calculations, especially over long distances, as it is based on a consistent measurement related to the Earth's size and shape.

Furlongs

A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and U.S. customary systems of measurement. It is primarily used in the context of horse racing and is equal to 1/8th of a mile. One furlong is approximately 660 feet or 201.168 meters. While the use of furlongs is not as widespread in everyday measurements, it remains a common unit in horse racing, where race distances are often expressed in furlongs. The term has historical origins, dating back to the medieval period, and it has persisted in certain specialized fields.