Convert terameter to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Nautical Mile (International)
1 Tm = 539956803.455724 NM
Example: convert 15 Tm to NM:
15 Tm = 15 × 539956803.455724 NM = 8099352051.83585 NM
Terameter to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.