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Convert chain to nautical mile

Here you can quickly calculate how many nautical mile fit in one chain.

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  • 1 chain = 0.010862
  • 1 = 92.062356 chain

Chain to nautical mile conversion table

chain nautical mile
1 0.010862
2 0.021724
5 0.054311
10 0.108622
20 0.217244
50 0.54311
100 1.08622

Chain to nautical mile formula

To convert chain to nautical mile, multiply by 0.010862.

1 chain = 0.010862
Example: 1 chain = 0.010862 nautical mile

Common length conversion mistakes

  • 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.

Quick chain and nautical mile conversion quiz

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182 chain equals 1.98 nautical mile.

Correct answer: 182 chain = 1.98 nautical mile.

64 nautical mile equals 1.18e+4 chain.

Correct answer: 64 nautical mile = 5.89e+3 chain.

11.1 nautical mile equals 1.02e+3 chain.

Correct answer: 11.1 nautical mile = 1.02e+3 chain.

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