20 knots to miles per hour
20 knots = 23.01559 miles per hour
Rounded to a practical precision: 23 mph.
How the calculation works
One knot is 1.15078 miles per hour, so:
20 kn × 1.15078 = 23.01559 mphReversing it, 23.01559 miles per hour ÷ 1.15078 returns 20 knots.
Nearby values
| Knots | Miles Per Hour |
|---|---|
| 16 kn | 18.41247 mph |
| 17 kn | 19.56325 mph |
| 18 kn | 20.71403 mph |
| 19 kn | 21.86481 mph |
| 20 kn | 23.01559 mph |
| 21 kn | 24.16637 mph |
| 22 kn | 25.31715 mph |
| 23 kn | 26.46793 mph |
| 24 kn | 27.61871 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 20 knots?
20 knots is 23.01559 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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