Nautical Slide Rule

The Nautical Slide Rule or Time Speed Distance Calculator, is used to work out ship speed in knots or mph; time of arrival in hours, minutes or seconds; and distance travelled in nautical or statute miles, or yards if speed is in knots.


Figure 1: Nautical Slide Rule


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