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60 knots to miles per hour

60 knots = 69.04677 miles per hour

Rounded to a practical precision: 69 mph.

How the calculation works

One knot is 1.15078 miles per hour, so:

60 kn × 1.15078 = 69.04677 mph

Reversing it, 69.04677 miles per hour ÷ 1.15078 returns 60 knots.

Nearby values

KnotsMiles Per Hour
56 kn64.44365 mph
57 kn65.59443 mph
58 kn66.74521 mph
59 kn67.89599 mph
60 kn69.04677 mph
61 kn70.19755 mph
62 kn71.34833 mph
63 kn72.49911 mph
64 kn73.64988 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 60 knots?

60 knots is 69.04677 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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