geographical miles

A form of geographical mile — A unit of length corresponding to exactly one minute of arc (1/60 degree) along the Earth's equator, about 1855.4 meters, 2029.1 yards, or roughly 8/7 international miles.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of geographical mile
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