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sniperpr1 · 05-04-07, 12:37 AM

Well, 1 knot is 1 nautical mile per hour. Now, one statute (normal) mile is 5280 ft., but 1 nautical mile is 6000 ft.

So 1 knot is 6000 ft. per hour. As 3ft = 1 yard, then 1 nautical mile = 2000 yards

1 knot is 2000 yards per hour.

05-04-07, 12:37 AM	#5
sniperpr1 Seaman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Caguas, PR Posts: 38 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Well, 1 knot is 1 nautical mile per hour. Now, one statute (normal) mile is 5280 ft., but 1 nautical mile is 6000 ft. So 1 knot is 6000 ft. per hour. As 3ft = 1 yard, then 1 nautical mile = 2000 yards 1 knot is 2000 yards per hour.