To convert nautical miles to lines, multiply the value by 874,961. To go the other way, multiply lines by 1.14291 × 10⁻⁶ to get nautical miles.
| Nautical Miles (NM) | Lines (line) |
|---|---|
| 1 NM | 874,961 line |
| 2 NM | 1,749,920 line |
| 5 NM | 4,374,800 line |
| 10 NM | 8,749,610 line |
| 20 NM | 17,499,200 line |
| 50 NM | 43,748,000 line |
| 100 NM | 87,496,100 line |
| 500 NM | 437,480,000 line |
| 1,000 NM | 874,961,000 line |
Nautical mile (NM). A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude, and is used in shipping and aviation.
Line (line). A line is 1/12 of an inch, an old unit still used for watch and button sizes.
There are 874,961 lines in one nautical mile.
Multiply the number of nautical miles by 874,961. For example, 10 nautical miles equal 8,749,610 lines.
One line equals 1.14291 × 10⁻⁶ nautical miles.