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.