Nautical Miles to KM
Convert nautical miles to kilometers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilometers is one nautical mile?
1 nautical mile = 1.852 km exactly. It equals one minute of latitude on Earth's surface. 100 nautical miles = 185.2 km. The converter handles nautical miles to km, statute miles, and meters.
What is the difference between a nautical mile and a statute mile?
A nautical mile = 1.852 km (6,076 ft). A statute mile = 1.609 km (5,280 ft). Nautical miles are about 15% longer. Nautical miles are used in aviation and maritime navigation because they correspond to latitude minutes.
Why do pilots and sailors use nautical miles?
One nautical mile equals one minute of arc of latitude. This makes chart navigation simple: measure the distance on the latitude scale directly. One degree of latitude = 60 nautical miles everywhere on Earth.
How do I convert nautical miles to statute miles?
Multiply nautical miles by 1.15078. 100 NM = 115.08 statute miles. 500 NM = 575.4 miles. Flight distances are reported in nautical miles, so this conversion helps compare with road distances.
What is a knot in relation to nautical miles?
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour = 1.852 km/h = 1.151 mph. A ship traveling at 20 knots covers 20 nautical miles (37 km) per hour. The term comes from counting knots on a rope dragged behind a ship.