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Convert Kilometers to Nautical Miles

Convert Kilometers(km) to Nautical Miles(nmi) or vice versa.

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What is Kilometers to Nautical Miles Conversion?

A kilometer (km) to nautical mile (nmi) conversion is essential in maritime navigation and aviation. The nautical mile, unlike the statute mile, is based on the Earth's circumference and is used internationally for sea and air navigation.

Kilometer to Nautical Mile Formula

Nautical Miles = Kilometers × 0.539957

Example: 10km × 0.539957 = 5.39957 nautical miles

1 kilometer = 0.539957 nautical miles. A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, making this conversion crucial for maritime and aviation professionals who need to work with both metric and nautical measurements.

Why use this conversion?

  • Maritime Navigation: Ships use nautical miles for navigation while many countries use kilometers for distance
  • Aviation: Pilots need to convert between kilometers and nautical miles when flying between different regions
  • Weather Forecasting: Meteorologists use both units when discussing weather patterns and wind speeds
  • International Shipping: Shipping companies need to convert between metric and nautical measurements for route planning
KilometerNautical Mile
0.01 Kilometer0.01 Nautical Mile
0.1 Kilometer0.05 Nautical Mile
1 Kilometer0.54 Nautical Mile
2 Kilometer1.08 Nautical Mile
3 Kilometer1.62 Nautical Mile
5 Kilometer2.70 Nautical Mile
10 Kilometer5.40 Nautical Mile
20 Kilometer10.80 Nautical Mile
50 Kilometer27.00 Nautical Mile
100 Kilometer54.00 Nautical Mile
1000 Kilometer539.96 Nautical Mile
10000 Kilometer5399.57 Nautical Mile
100000 Kilometer53995.68 Nautical Mile