How many feet are in a nautical mile?

One nautical mile equals exactly 6,076.115 feet (or more precisely 6,076.11548556 ft), based on the international definition of 1 nautical mile = 1,852 meters.

How is a nautical mile defined?

A nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 meters, which corresponds to one minute (1/60 of a degree) of latitude along any meridian of the Earth.

Is a nautical mile the same as a regular (statute) mile?

No. A statute mile is 5,280 feet, while a nautical mile is 6,076.115 feet. A nautical mile is approximately 1.1508 statute miles.

Where is this conversion used in practice?

Nautical miles are used in aviation and maritime navigation. Converting to feet is common for approach procedures, radar ranges, and harbor depth charts that use imperial measurements.

How precise is this converter?

This converter uses the full-precision factor of 6,076.11548556 feet per nautical mile, providing results accurate to at least 6 significant figures for any input.

Nautical Miles to Feet Converter

Instantly convert nautical miles to feet (and back) using the exact 6,076.115 ft per nautical mile ratio.

Enter a Value

Nautical Miles (nmi)

Feet (ft)

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Result

Nautical Miles

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Quick Reference

Nautical Miles	Feet
0.1 nmi	607.611 ft
0.5 nmi	3,038.058 ft
1 nmi	6,076.115 ft
5 nmi	30,380.577 ft
10 nmi	60,761.155 ft
100 nmi	607,611.549 ft

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Summary

This tool converts between nautical miles (nmi) and feet (ft) using the internationally accepted definition: 1 nautical mile equals exactly 6,076.115 feet, which corresponds to one minute of arc of latitude. It supports conversion in both directions with high precision, making it useful for navigation, aviation, and maritime applications.

How it works

Enter a value in either the nautical miles or feet field.
The converter instantly calculates the equivalent in the other unit.
Results update in real time as you type.
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Use cases

Convert nautical miles to feet for aviation flight planning.
Calculate marine distances in feet for harbor or coastal work.
Convert feet to nautical miles for nautical chart reading.
Check visibility ranges reported in nautical miles against feet-based measurements.
Convert depth or altitude figures between units for maritime operations.
Verify navigation distances when switching between unit systems.

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Last updated: 2026-10-05 · Reviewed by Nham Vu