Maritime Distance Converter
Convert between nautical miles, cables, fathoms, meters, and feet for maritime navigation.
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Maritime navigation uses specialized distance units.
Base unit: meters
Nautical mile:
- 1 nautical mile = 1,852 meters (exact, by international definition)
- 1 nautical mile = 6,076.12 feet
- 1 nautical mile = 1.15078 statute miles
- Based on 1 minute of latitude
Cable:
- 1 cable = 1/10 nautical mile = 185.2 meters (international)
- 1 cable = 608 feet (approximately)
Fathom:
- 1 fathom = 6 feet = 1.8288 meters (exact)
- Originally the span of outstretched arms
- Used for measuring water depth
Comparison chart:
| Unit | Meters | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fathom | 1.829 m | 6 ft |
| 1 cable | 185.2 m | 607.6 ft |
| 1 nautical mile | 1,852 m | 6,076 ft |
| 1 statute mile | 1,609 m | 5,280 ft |
| 1 kilometer | 1,000 m | 3,281 ft |