***Meaning*** :: <u>N</u>autical <u>M</u>ile ***Definition*** :: Nautical miles are used to measure the distance.... A nautical mile is slightly longer than a mile on land, equaling 1.1508 land-measured (or statute) miles. The nautical mile is based on the Earth’s longitude and latitude coordinates, with one nautical mile equaling one minute of latitude. ***Source*** :: [What is the difference between a nautical mile and a knot?](https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/nautical-mile-knot.html) from [[NOAA]] #glossary #acronym