Convert chain to nautical mile

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Conversion from chain to nautical mile example

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To convert chain to nautical mile, multiply by 0.010862.

1 chain = 0.010862

Example: 1 chain = 0.010862 nautical mile

A nautical mile is 1,852 m, defined from one minute of arc along a meridian, while the statute mile is about 1,609 m. Sea and air distances always use nautical miles, so 100 NM is 185.2 km, roughly 15% longer than 100 statute miles. Check which mile a chart or spec is using before you convert.

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12.2 chain equals 0.199 nautical mile.

Correct answer: 12.2 chain = 0.133 nautical mile.

4.1 nautical mile equals 377 chain.

Correct answer: 4.1 nautical mile = 377 chain.

136 chain equals 1.48 nautical mile.

Correct answer: 136 chain = 1.48 nautical mile.

6.6 chain equals 0.143 nautical mile.

Correct answer: 6.6 chain = 0.0717 nautical mile.

6.7 chain equals 0.0728 nautical mile.

Correct answer: 6.7 chain = 0.0728 nautical mile.