nautical mile to kilometer (nmi → km)
Unit ConverterConverting nautical mile (nmi) to kilometer (km), 1nmi is about 1.852km.
What is it
nautical mile is a length unit, as is kilometer. Their relation is fixed: 1nmi = 1.852km.
km = nmi × 1.852
How to use
- 1Enter the nautical mile (nmi) value.
- 2See the kilometer (km) result instantly.
- 3Switch units to convert again if needed.
Reference
| nmi | km |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
| 1000 | 1,852 |
Sources & standards
FAQ
How many km is 1nmi?
1nmi is about 1.852km.
How do I convert km back to nmi?
Compute nmi = km ÷ 1.852.
How many km is 10nmi?
10nmi is about 18.52km.
Why is a nautical mile 1,852 meters?
It derives from one minute of latitude along a meridian and was fixed at exactly 1,852m in 1929. It is the standard distance unit at sea and in aviation, and 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour.
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