About the Units
mile (mi)
A standard imperial length unit for longer distances.
fathom (fathom)
A maritime length unit used for measuring water depth.
Common Conversions
- 1 mi = 879.99805 fathom
- 0.0011363662 mi = 1 fathom
Convert from miles to fathoms
Conversion Information
To convert from miles to fathoms, multiply by 879.99805
1 mi = 879.99805 fathom