If you aren't too fussy....a nautical mile is about 1 & 1/8th statute miles.
that is ...8 nautical miles = 9 road miles.

Lou Dempster wrote in message
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Could someone please tell me what a knotical mile is in comparison to
the standard mile. Also what does D/L limited speed: 10.08 kt. and
Disp. Hull Speed: 5.90 kt. mean.
I am just fooling around with a hull designer and would appreciate any
info.