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Why ships and airplanes measure speed in nautical miles (knots) rather than miles and kilometers?

Why ships and airplanes measure speed in nautical miles knots rather than miles and kilometers

When you travel using a bike or a car, your speed is measured in miles or kilometers per hour. That unit of measurement, however, changes when you get on a ship or an airplane. These two vessels use the term ‘knot’ or nautical miles instead to determine how fast they are traveling. … Read more

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