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Nautical miles to kilometers Conversion
1 nautical miles (nmi) is equal to 1.852 kilometers (km).
1 nmi = 1.852 km
or
1 km = 0.5399568035 nmi
Formula
To convert a length from nautical miles (nmi) to kilometers (km), multiply the length in nautical miles by 1.852
l(km) = l(nmi) × 1.852
Examples:
Convert 50 nautical miles to kilometers:
l(km) = 50nmi × 1.852 = 92.6 km
Conversion table
| Nautical miles (nmi) | Kilometers (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 |
| 25 nmi | 46.3 km |
| 50 nmi | 92.6 km |
| 100 nmi | 185.2 km |
| 250 nmi | 463 km |
| 500 nmi | 926 km |
| 1000 nmi | 1852 km |
| Kilometers (km) | Nautical miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.539956803 nmi |
| 2 km | 1.079913607 nmi |
| 3 km | 1.61987041 nmi |
| 5 km | 2.699784017 nmi |
| 10 km | 5.399568035 nmi |
| 20 km | 10.799136069 nmi |
| 25 km | 13.498920086 nmi |
| 50 km | 26.997840173 nmi |
| 100 km | 53.995680346 nmi |
| 250 km | 134.989200864 nmi |
| 500 km | 269.978401728 nmi |
| 1000 km | 539.956803456 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert nautical miles to kilometers?
Multiply the value in nautical miles by 1.852 to get the result in kilometers. For example, 5 nmi × 1.852 = 9.26 km.
How many kilometers are in 1 nautical miles?
1 nautical miles (nmi) is equal to 1.852 kilometers (km).
How do I convert kilometers back to nautical miles?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilometers by 1.852 to get the result in nautical miles.
How accurate is the nautical miles to kilometers conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1.852 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
