Convert Nautical Miles to Kilometers
Nautical Miles (Nautical mile) to Kilometers (km) — the formula, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.
Nautical Miles to Kilometers formula
To convert a measurement, multiply it by the fixed factor below:
km = Nautical mile × 1.852
Worked example
1 Nautical mile = 1 × 1.852 = 1.852 km.
Nautical Miles to Kilometers conversion table
| Nautical Miles (Nautical mile) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 25 | 46.3 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
Common uses
Common in sailing and aviation, where charts use nautical miles but distances are often reported in kilometres.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the formula to convert nautical miles to kilometers?
Multiply the number of nautical miles by 1.852 to get kilometers (km = Nautical mile × 1.852).
How many kilometers are in a nautical mile?
One nautical mile equals 1.852 kilometers.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact internationally-defined conversion factors and runs entirely in your browser, so results match standards tables and nothing you type is uploaded.