How to Convert Nautical Measurements

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Now you'll be able to convert "20,000 leagues under the sea" into feet, knots and other nautical measurements.

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  Six feet equal 1 fathom.
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  Approximately 1,000 fathoms equal 1 nautical mile, or knot.
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  Three nautical miles or knots equal 1 league.

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dasdal Mar 09, 2008
What is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?
dasdal Mar 09, 2008
What is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?
dasdal Mar 09, 2008
what is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?
dasdal Mar 09, 2008
what is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?
dasdal Mar 09, 2008
what is the difference in a "mile" and a "nautical mile"?

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