Convert Nautical Miles to Kilometers
Convert Nautical Miles(nmi) to Kilometers(km) or vice versa.
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What is Nautical Miles to Kilometers Conversion?
Nautical miles (nmi) and kilometers (km) are both units of distance, but they're used in different situations. Nautical miles are primarily used for navigation at sea and in the air, while kilometers are a standard unit of length in most of the world.
This converter helps you easily switch between nautical miles and kilometers, which is important when you need to understand distances in different contexts.
Nautical Miles to Kilometers Formula
Kilometers = Nautical Miles × 1.852
Example: If a ship travels 10 nautical miles, that's 10 nmi × 1.852 = 18.52 km.
Here's the key: 1 nautical mile is equal to 1.852 kilometers. This is a fixed and internationally agreed-upon conversion factor. It's like saying there are 12 inches in a foot, but for nautical miles and kilometers.
Or, To convert quickly, you can also use the calculator located at the top.
Why use this conversion?
There are Several Scenarios that needs the use of conversion, such as:
- Maritime Navigation
Ships and boats use nautical miles to measure distances at sea. If you're looking at a nautical chart, you might need to convert to kilometers to understand the distance in a unit you're more familiar with.
- Aviation
Pilots also use nautical miles for flight planning and navigation. Converting to kilometers can be helpful for understanding distances relative to landmarks or other locations measured in kilometers.
- International Travel
If you're traveling internationally, understanding distances in kilometers is very useful, as it's the standard unit in most countries. Converting from nautical miles to kilometers can help with planning.
How to Convert:
Nautical Miles to Kilometers (nmi to km)
Multiply the number of nautical miles by 1.852.
Example: A journey of 20 nautical miles is 20 nmi * 1.852 km/nmi = 37.04 kilometers.
Kilometers to Nautical Miles (km to nmi)
Divide the number of kilometers by 1.852.
Example: A distance of 50 kilometers is 50 km / 1.852 km/nmi ≈ 26.998 nautical miles (approximately 27 nmi).
| Nautical Mile | Kilometer |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Nautical Mile | 0.02 Kilometer |
| 0.1 Nautical Mile | 0.19 Kilometer |
| 1 Nautical Mile | 1.85 Kilometer |
| 2 Nautical Mile | 3.70 Kilometer |
| 3 Nautical Mile | 5.56 Kilometer |
| 5 Nautical Mile | 9.26 Kilometer |
| 10 Nautical Mile | 18.52 Kilometer |
| 20 Nautical Mile | 37.04 Kilometer |
| 50 Nautical Mile | 92.60 Kilometer |
| 100 Nautical Mile | 185.20 Kilometer |
| 1000 Nautical Mile | 1852.00 Kilometer |
| 10000 Nautical Mile | 18520.00 Kilometer |
| 100000 Nautical Mile | 185200.00 Kilometer |