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Kilometer

The kilometer (km) is a unit of length or distance in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used around the world to measure geographical distances, travel distances, and the lengths of roads or tracks.

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The kilometer is derived from the meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "kilometer" comes from the Greek prefix "kilo-", meaning thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The kilometer was introduced in the 18th century during the development of the metric system in France, which aimed to standardize measurements across different fields. Since then, the kilometer has been widely adopted globally for everyday use, particularly in countries that utilize the metric system for length measurement.

Nautical Mile

A nautical mile (nm) is a unit of distance used in navigation and air travel. It is defined as 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15078 miles. The nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used for measuring distances at sea or in the air, where the curvature of the Earth is significant.

Origin:

The nautical mile has its origins in ancient times, specifically in the practice of navigation by the stars and the Earth's latitude lines. It was originally defined as one minute of latitude along any meridian (the Earth's lines of longitude). The term "nautical mile" comes from the word "nautical", meaning relating to sailors or ships. The modern definition, standardized in 1929 at 1,852 meters, was established by the International Hydrographic Organization. This standardization was necessary to maintain consistency in global navigation, and the nautical mile is now used universally in maritime and aviation contexts to measure distances on the Earth's surface.

Convert Kilometer to other length-converter units

1 Kilometer = 1 Kilometer

1 Kilometer = 1000 Meter

1 Kilometer = 100000 Centimeter

1 Kilometer = 1000000 Millimeter

1 Kilometer = 1000000000 Micrometer

1 Kilometer = 1000000000000 Nanometer

1 Kilometer = 0.6213688756 Mile

1 Kilometer = 1093.6132983 Yard

1 Kilometer = 3280.839895 Feet

1 Kilometer = 39370.07874 Inch

1 Kilometer = 1.057008707e-13 Light year

1 Kilometer = 1000000000 Micron

1 Kilometer = 0.5399568035 Nautical Mile