Convert Russian archin to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Nautical Mile (International)
1 archin = 0.000384017278617711 NM
Example: convert 15 archin to NM:
15 archin = 15 × 0.000384017278617711 NM = 0.00576025917926566 NM
Russian Archin to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.