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5 nautical miles to kilometers

5 nautical miles = 9.26 kilometers

Rounded to a practical precision: 9.26 km.

How the calculation works

One nautical mile is 1.852 kilometers, so:

5 nmi × 1.852 = 9.26 km

Reversing it, 9.26 kilometers ÷ 1.852 returns 5 nautical miles.

Nearby values

Nautical MilesKilometers
3 nmi5.556 km
3.5 nmi6.482 km
4 nmi7.408 km
4.5 nmi8.334 km
5 nmi9.26 km
5.5 nmi10.186 km
6 nmi11.112 km
6.5 nmi12.038 km
7 nmi12.964 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 5 nautical miles?

5 nautical miles is 9.26 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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