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knots is universal i believe
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Knot accounts for the curvature of the earth, while MPH assumes a straight path.
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Not quite sure why MPH arent the same on boats, But 10 miles are equal to 9-9.5 knots. 1 knot = 1.150 miles
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1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour A nautical mile (or sea mile) is not the same as an "ordinary" (land) mile. A nautical mile is a bit longer. 1 nautical mile = 1.15 land miles Assuming the miles you refer to in your question are land miles, 10 mph is equal to about 8.7 knots.
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