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1 knot to miles per hour

1 knot = 1.15078 miles per hour

Rounded to a practical precision: 1.15 mph.

How the calculation works

One knot is 1.15078 miles per hour, so:

1 kn × 1.15078 = 1.15078 mph

Reversing it, 1.15078 miles per hour ÷ 1.15078 returns 1 knots.

Nearby values

KnotsMiles Per Hour
0.5 kn0.57539 mph
1 kn1.15078 mph
1.5 kn1.72617 mph
2 kn2.30156 mph
2.5 kn2.87695 mph
3 kn3.45234 mph

About these units

Knot (kn) — A knot is one nautical mile per hour and is the speed unit used at sea and in aviation.

Mile per hour (mph) — Miles per hour is the road speed unit of the United States and United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles per hour is 1 knot?

1 knot is 1.15078 miles per hour.

How do I convert knots to miles per hour myself?

Multiply by 1.15078. To go back, divide by 1.15078 — or multiply by 0.868976.

Is this figure exact?

The conversion factor between the knot and the mile per hour is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.

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