1nm is just over 6000 feet, so that is about 1200 feet horizontally. 1nm is also about 15% more than an sm (statute mile), the thing we usually call a mile outs

1nm is just over 6000 feet, so that is about 1200 feet horizontally. 1nm is also about 15% more than an sm (statute mile), the thing we usually call a mile outside of aviation or nautical circles.