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8 nautical miles to kilometers

8 nautical miles = 14.816 kilometers

Rounded to a practical precision: 14.8 km.

How the calculation works

One nautical mile is 1.852 kilometers, so:

8 nmi × 1.852 = 14.816 km

Reversing it, 14.816 kilometers ÷ 1.852 returns 8 nautical miles.

Nearby values

Nautical MilesKilometers
6 nmi11.112 km
6.5 nmi12.038 km
7 nmi12.964 km
7.5 nmi13.89 km
8 nmi14.816 km
8.5 nmi15.742 km
9 nmi16.668 km
9.5 nmi17.594 km
10 nmi18.52 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 8 nautical miles?

8 nautical miles is 14.816 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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