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Nautical mile

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A nautical mile is a unit of measurement used primarily in maritime and aviation contexts to measure distances over the Earth's surface. One nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 meters (or approximately 1.15078 statute miles). The nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is equivalent to one minute of latitude.

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