Nautical Miles to Kilometers Converter
Convert nautical miles to kilometers instantly. Enter any value and get the result. Includes a conversion table and the exact formula.
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How to convert nautical miles to kilometers
Enter your value
Type the number of nautical miles you want to convert into the left box. The result in kilometers appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — Kilometers to Nautical Miles. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
About Nautical Miles and Kilometers
nautical miles and kilometers are both units of length. Use this converter to switch between them instantly.
Worked examples: Nautical Miles to Kilometers
Multiply the Nautical Miles value by 1.852 to get Kilometers. A few quick examples:
- 5 Nautical Miles × 1.852 = 9.26 Kilometers
- 25 Nautical Miles × 1.852 = 46.3 Kilometers
- 250 Nautical Miles × 1.852 = 463 Kilometers
Related conversions
1 nautical mile = 1.852 km exactly (since 1929). Defined as 1 arcminute of latitude, so 1° latitude = 60 nautical miles. This makes chart navigation clean: a vessel moving 1° of latitude covers exactly 60 nautical miles = 111.12 km.
| Nautical Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 2 | 3.704 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert nautical miles to kilometers?
To convert nautical miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.852. Or use the calculator above for instant results.
How many kilometers are in 1 nautical miles?
1 nautical miles equals 1.852 kilometers.
Is the nautical miles to kilometers converter free?
Yes, the nautical miles to kilometers converter is completely free with no sign-up required, no downloads, and it works offline once the page has loaded.