The nautical mile in the United Kingdom, as in most countries, follows the international standard, which is approximately equal to 1.852 kilometers or 1.15078 statute miles (land miles). This international standard for the nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation navigation in the UK, as well as in many other countries around the world.
To provide some context, the nautical mile is based on the Earth's circumference and is defined as one minute of latitude along a meridian. It is commonly used in navigation because it provides a consistent and convenient way to measure distances at sea and in the air, where latitude is an essential factor. The use of the international nautical mile ensures compatibility and consistency in maritime and aviation operations across different regions and countries.
A "kiloyard" is not a commonly used unit of measurement, and it is not part of the International System of Units (SI). In everyday conversation and most scientific contexts, the yard is used as a unit of length in some countries, primarily the United States and the United Kingdom. One yard is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
The prefix "kilo-" typically denotes a factor of 1,000. So, a "kiloyard" would theoretically be 1,000 yards. However, this term is not standard in any established system of measurement and is unlikely to be encountered in practical use. If you need to express a length of 1,000 yards, it's more common to simply say "1,000 yards" or "one thousand yards" rather than using the term "kiloyard."