Convert 135 km to Nautical miles

To convert 135 kilometers (km) to nautical miles, you can use a simple conversion formula. Nautical miles are commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts, making this conversion essential for navigators.

km Definition

Kilometers (km) are a metric unit of distance equal to 1,000 meters. They are widely used around the world for measuring distances on land, especially in countries that utilize the metric system.

Nautical miles Definition

Nautical miles are a unit of measurement used primarily in maritime and air navigation. One nautical mile is equivalent to one minute of latitude and is approximately equal to 1.852 kilometers. This unit is essential for navigation over large bodies of water.

How to Convert 135 km to Nautical miles

To convert kilometers to nautical miles, use the formula:

[ text{Nautical miles} = frac{text{Kilometers}}{1.852} ]

For 135 km, the calculation would be:

[ text{Nautical miles} = frac{135}{1.852} approx 72.9 ]

Thus, 135 kilometers is approximately 72.9 nautical miles.

FAQs

What is the difference between kilometers and nautical miles?

Kilometers are a metric unit of measurement typically used on land, while nautical miles are used in navigation and are based on the Earth is circumference.

Why are nautical miles used in navigation?

Nautical miles are used because they correspond to one minute of latitude, making it easier for navigators to calculate distances on charts that are based on the Earth is curvature.

How many nautical miles are in a kilometer?

One kilometer is approximately equal to 0.53996 nautical miles.