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How is the distance calculated in nautical miles?

How is the distance calculated in nautical miles?

The distance is calculated in kilometers, miles and nautical miles, and the initial compass bearing/heading from the origin to the destination. It will also display local time in each of the locations. Need some help?

How many nautical miles should I sail in a day?

TOP TIP: If you’re after a leisurely sailing holiday (doing 4-5 hours of sailing a day), we’d recommend sailing around 20-25 nM a day.

How many knots is one nautical mile per hour?

As dimension for the speed, knots (kn) is used, one knot is one nautical mile per hour. Here, from two values and units, the third value can be calculated.

How is the duration of a trip calculated?

The time, or more precisely, the duration of the trip, can be calculated knowing the distance and the average speed using the formula: t = d / v where d is the distance travelled, v is the speed (velocity) and t is the time, so you can read it as Time = Distance / Speed .

The distance is calculated in kilometers, miles and nautical miles, and the initial compass bearing/heading from the origin to the destination. It will also display local time in each of the locations. Need some help?

How many nautical miles can a 75 foot Yacht travel?

However, on average, a 75-foot motorized yacht with a tank that can carry 11,000 liters of fuel, can travel up to 1500 nautical miles. If you are comparing your yacht to this average, make sure to also compare your tank size. For example: A 95-foot yacht with a 9000-liter gas tank can travel up to 1,200 nautical miles

As dimension for the speed, knots (kn) is used, one knot is one nautical mile per hour. Here, from two values and units, the third value can be calculated.

How long does it take for a yacht to travel at 10 knots?

This is at cruising speed, of course. hey can’t be traveling at maximum speed for long periods of time (which would burn through the fuel faster). At 10 knots, the trip (about 3,000 miles) would take 300 hours or 12.5 days.

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