Why is nautical mile different from statute mile?

Correct answer: Nautical mile is based on a natural constant, statute mile isn't

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Player #25874027
I think that the equatorial measures have recently been revised but that hasn’t changed the metre or nautical mile.
Tom
Tom
I think a statute mile goes back to Roman times. Related to how far a soldier could march in a certain time. Milestones were placed along Roman roads.