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Nautical Miles to Kilometers

Convert nautical miles to kilometers and vice versa

Convert Nautical Miles to Kilometers

nmi
km

Conversion Formulas

1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers

1 kilometer = 0.53996 nautical miles

Quick Reference

1 nmi = 1.852 km
10 nmi = 18.52 km
100 nmi = 185.2 km
1 km = 0.540 nmi
10 km = 5.400 nmi
100 km = 53.996 nmi

Convert between nautical miles (nmi) and kilometers (km) accurately. Nautical miles are the standard unit in maritime and aviation navigation worldwide. One nautical mile equals exactly one minute of latitude, making it essential for navigation charts and flight planning.

Common Use Cases

  • Maritime navigation and voyage planning
  • Aviation flight planning and distance calculations
  • Weather and visibility reports at sea
  • Fishing and boating trip distances