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Description:
Converts nautical miles to Kilometers.

Return Values:
Returns a numeric value.

Example:

<CFSET nm=53.9956803456>

<CFOUTPUT>
Given nm=#nm#<BR>
#nm# Nautical Mile(s) = #NauticalMilesToKilometers(nm)# Kilometers. <br>
</CFOUTPUT>

Parameters:

Full UDF Source:

/**
 * Convert Nautical Miles to Kilometers.
 * NOTE: 1852 meters has been adopted as the international nautical mile (6076.11549 feet)
 * 
 * @param NauticalMiles      The number of nautical miles you want converted to kilometers. 
 * @return Returns a numeric value. 
 * @author Tom Nunamaker (tom@toshop.com) 
 * @version 1, March 18, 2002 
 */
function NauticalMilesToKilometers(NauticalMiles){
  return NauticalMiles * 1.852;
}