This calculator provides conversion of Nautical miles to Feet (nmi to ft) and backwards Feet to Nautical miles (ft to nmi ). Nautical miles are usually denoted by M (capital m), but also NM, nm and nmi by various institutions and circles.
How many Feet (ft) equal to one Nautical Mile (nmi)?
One nautical mile (nmi) is equivalent to 6,076.11549 feet (ft). This precise conversion is based on the international standard that defines 1 nautical mile as exactly 1,852 meters, and 1 meter as approximately 3.28084 feet. Nautical miles are primarily used in maritime and aviation navigation because they correspond to one minute of latitude on Earth’s surface, making them ideal for charting courses over long distances. For practical purposes, you can approximate 1 nautical mile as 6,076 feet – a critical conversion for pilots, sailors, and engineers working with navigation systems.
Difference between Nautical (nmi) Miles and Feet (ft)
The nautical mile (nmi) and foot (ft) are fundamentally different units of measurement with distinct purposes. One nautical mile equals exactly 1,852 meters or approximately 6,076.12 feet, and it is specifically designed for navigation, representing one minute of latitude on Earth’s surface. This makes it indispensable in maritime and aviation contexts, where precise distance measurement relative to Earth’s curvature is critical.
On the other hand a foot (ft), equal to 0.3048 meters, is a smaller, everyday unit used in construction, elevation measurement, and general land-based activities. While nautical miles provide global consistency for navigation over large distances, feet are better suited for localized, smaller-scale measurements.
Nautical miles to Feet Formula
Feet(ft) = Nautical miles (nmi) x 6076.1154855643
How to convert Nautical Miles to Feet?
To convert Nautical miles to Feet (nmi to ft), multiply the Nautical miles value by 6,076.11549 to obtain the equivalent in Feet (ft). You can use a free online converter like ours, a traditional calculator, or a mobile calculator app for quick and easy calculations.
Nautical miles to Feet conversion example
Task: Convert 5 Nautical miles (nmi) to Feet (ft)
Solution:
Formula:
Feet(ft) = Nautical miles (nmi) x 6076.11549
Calculation:
5 nmi × 6076.11549 = 30380.57745 (ft)
Result:
5 Nautical Miles (nmi) is equal to 30380.57745 Feet (ft)
Nautical Miles to Feet (nmi to ft) Conversion Table
| Nautical Miles (nmi) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 nmi | 6076.11548556 ft |
| 2 nmi | 12152.23097113 ft |
| 3 nmi | 18228.34645669 ft |
| 4 nmi | 24304.46194226 ft |
| 5 nmi | 30380.57742782 ft |
| 6 nmi | 36456.69291339 ft |
| 7 nmi | 42532.80839895 ft |
| 8 nmi | 48608.92388451 ft |
| 9 nmi | 54685.03937008 ft |
| 10 nmi | 60761.15485564 ft |
| 20 nmi | 121522.30971129 ft |
| 30 nmi | 182283.46456693 ft |
| 40 nmi | 243044.61942257 ft |
| 50 nmi | 303805.77427822 ft |
| 60 nmi | 364566.92913386 ft |
| 70 nmi | 425328.08398950 ft |
| 80 nmi | 486089.23884514 ft |
| 90 nmi | 546850.39370079 ft |
| 100 nmi | 607611.54855643 ft |
| 200 nmi | 1215223.09711286 ft |
| 300 nmi | 1822834.64566929 ft |
| 400 nmi | 2430446.19422572 ft |
| 500 nmi | 3038057.74278215 ft |
| 600 nmi | 3645669.29133858 ft |
| 700 nmi | 4253280.83989501 ft |
| 800 nmi | 4860892.38845144 ft |
| 900 nmi | 5468503.93700787 ft |
| 1000 nmi | 6076115.48556430 ft |
| 2000 nmi | 12152230.97112861 ft |
| 3000 nmi | 18228346.45669291 ft |
| 4000 nmi | 24304461.94225722 ft |
| 5000 nmi | 30380577.42782152 ft |
| 6000 nmi | 36456692.91338582 ft |
| 7000 nmi | 42532808.39895013 ft |
| 8000 nmi | 48608923.88451443 ft |
| 9000 nmi | 54685039.37007874 ft |
| 10000 nmi | 60761154.85564304 ft |
Key Notes:
- Precision: Values calculated using 1 nmi=6,076.11548556 ft1nmi=6,076.11548556ft (derived from 1 nmi=1,852 m1nmi=1,852m and 1 m=3.280839895 ft1m=3.280839895ft).
- Rounding: Results shown to 8 decimal places for technical accuracy.
- Abbreviations: “ft” for Feet, “nmi” for nautical miles.
Feet to Nautical Miles (ft to nmi) Conversion Table
| Feet (ft) | Nautical Miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.00016458 nmi |
| 2 ft | 0.00032916 nmi |
| 3 ft | 0.00049374 nmi |
| 4 ft | 0.00065832 nmi |
| 5 ft | 0.00082289 nmi |
| 6 ft | 0.00098747 nmi |
| 7 ft | 0.00115205 nmi |
| 8 ft | 0.00131663 nmi |
| 9 ft | 0.00148121 nmi |
| 10 ft | 0.00164579 nmi |
| 20 ft | 0.00329158 nmi |
| 30 ft | 0.00493737 nmi |
| 40 ft | 0.00658316 nmi |
| 50 ft | 0.00822895 nmi |
| 60 ft | 0.00987473 nmi |
| 70 ft | 0.01152052 nmi |
| 80 ft | 0.01316631 nmi |
| 90 ft | 0.01481210 nmi |
| 100 ft | 0.01645789 nmi |
| 200 ft | 0.03291578 nmi |
| 300 ft | 0.04937367 nmi |
| 400 ft | 0.06583156 nmi |
| 500 ft | 0.08228945 nmi |
| 600 ft | 0.09874734 nmi |
| 700 ft | 0.11520523 nmi |
| 800 ft | 0.13166313 nmi |
| 900 ft | 0.14812102 nmi |
| 1000 ft | 0.16457891 nmi |
| 2000 ft | 0.32915781 nmi |
| 3000 ft | 0.49373672 nmi |
| 4000 ft | 0.65831563 nmi |
| 5000 ft | 0.82289453 nmi |
| 6000 ft | 0.98747344 nmi |
| 7000 ft | 1.15205234 nmi |
| 8000 ft | 1.31663125 nmi |
| 9000 ft | 1.48121016 nmi |
| 10000 ft | 1.64578906 nmi |