1 nautical mile to kilometers
1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers
Rounded to a practical precision: 1.85 km.
How the calculation works
One nautical mile is 1.852 kilometers, so:
1 nmi × 1.852 = 1.852 kmReversing it, 1.852 kilometers ÷ 1.852 returns 1 nautical miles.
Nearby values
| Nautical Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 0.5 nmi | 0.926 km |
| 1 nmi | 1.852 km |
| 1.5 nmi | 2.778 km |
| 2 nmi | 3.704 km |
| 2.5 nmi | 4.63 km |
| 3 nmi | 5.556 km |
About these units
Nautical mile (nmi) — A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 metres — one minute of latitude — and is the distance unit of sea and air navigation.
Kilometer (km) — A kilometre is 1,000 metres and is the standard unit for road distances in most of the world.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers is 1 nautical mile?
1 nautical mile is 1.852 kilometers.
How do I convert nautical miles to kilometers myself?
Multiply by 1.852. To go back, divide by 1.852 — or multiply by 0.539957.
Is this figure exact?
The conversion factor between the nautical mile and the kilometer is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.
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