Convert Kilometer to Nautical Mile
Enter a value in Kilometer to see it instantly in Nautical Mile, or use the reverse converter below.
Also searched as: kms to Nautical Mile, kilometre to Nautical Mile.
Kilometer
Definition: One thousand meters.
Current use: Used for road distances and geography in every country except the US, UK, and Myanmar.
Nautical Mile
Definition: Defined as exactly 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude along a meridian.
Current use: Used in maritime and aviation navigation worldwide.
Kilometer to Nautical Mile Conversion Table
| Kilometer [km] | Nautical Mile [nmi] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 km | 0.005399568 nmi |
| 0.1 km | 0.0539956803 nmi |
| 1 km | 0.5399568035 nmi |
| 2 km | 1.0799136069 nmi |
| 3 km | 1.6198704104 nmi |
| 5 km | 2.6997840173 nmi |
| 10 km | 5.3995680346 nmi |
| 20 km | 10.7991360691 nmi |
| 50 km | 26.9978401728 nmi |
| 100 km | 53.9956803456 nmi |
| 1000 km | 539.9568034557 nmi |
How to Convert Kilometer to Nautical Mile
1 nmi = 1.852 km
Example: convert 1 km to nmi:
Nautical Mile to Kilometer Conversion Table
| Nautical Mile [nmi] | Kilometer [km] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 nmi | 0.01852 km |
| 0.1 nmi | 0.1852 km |
| 1 nmi | 1.852 km |
| 2 nmi | 3.704 km |
| 3 nmi | 5.556 km |
| 5 nmi | 9.26 km |
| 10 nmi | 18.52 km |
| 20 nmi | 37.04 km |
| 50 nmi | 92.6 km |
| 100 nmi | 185.2 km |
| 1000 nmi | 1852 km |
Quick Estimate
For a quick mental estimate, 1 km is about 0.54 nmi, and 1 nmi is about 1.9 km. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Nautical Mile are in 1 Kilometer?
1 Kilometer (km) equals 0.5399568035 Nautical Mile (nmi).
How do I convert Kilometer to Nautical Mile?
Multiply the value in km by 0.5399568035 to get nmi. To go the other way, multiply nmi by 1.852.
What is 10 Kilometer in Nautical Mile?
10 km = 5.3995680346 nmi.
What is 100 Kilometer in Nautical Mile?
100 km = 53.9956803456 nmi.
What is a Kilometer?
One thousand meters. Used for road distances and geography in every country except the US, UK, and Myanmar.
What is a Nautical Mile?
Defined as exactly 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude along a meridian. Used in maritime and aviation navigation worldwide.
How many Kilometer are in 1 Nautical Mile?
1 Nautical Mile (nmi) equals 1.852 Kilometer (km).
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