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Old 06-26-17, 02:58 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Steiger View Post
Yes, 100nm is ~172kyd if memory serves.
1 nmi is approximately 2000 yd. So 100 nmi is approximately 200 kyd.

(The nmi is important because nm means nanometers)

According to google, the actual conversion is: 1 nmi = 2025.37 yd. So, it's a very handy rule of thumb that 1 nmi = 2000 yd.
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