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⚡ Chō (Japan) to Nautical Miles: the quick answer
1 chō = 0.0589044 NM
1 chō (Japan) equals 0.0589044 nautical miles
To convert chō (Japan) to nautical miles, multiply the value by 0.0589044.
To go the other way, multiply nautical miles by 16.9767 to get chō (Japan).
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🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per chō (Japan)) ÷ (meters per nautical mile).
📊 Chō (Japan) to Nautical Miles conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
Convert 25 chō (Japan) to nautical miles
25 chō × 0.0589044 = 1.47261 NM
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Convert 250 chō (Japan) to nautical miles
250 chō × 0.0589044 = 14.7261 NM
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📘 About these units
Chō (Japan) (chō). The chō is 60 ken (109.09 m), a traditional Japanese unit of distance. Used in: Asia — Japan & Korea.
Nautical mile (NM). A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude, and is used in shipping and aviation.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many nautical miles are in one chō (Japan)?
There are 0.0589044 nautical miles in one chō (Japan).
How do I convert chō (Japan) to nautical miles?
Multiply the number of chō (Japan) by 0.0589044. For example, 10 chō (Japan) equal 0.589044 nautical miles.
How many chō (Japan) are in one nautical mile?
One nautical mile equals 16.9767 chō (Japan).
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