Nautical Miles to KM

Convert nautical miles (nmi) to kilometers (km) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

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1 nmi = 1.852 km
Full precision:1.852 km
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 nautical miles to kilometers, we multiply by 1.852 because one nautical mile equals exactly 1.852 kilometers.

1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers

Since each nautical mile contains 1.852 kilometers, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1.852 = 1.852 kilometers

So 1 nautical miles = 1.852 kilometers.

Quick check: 1.852 ÷ 1.852 = 1 nautical miles

How to Convert Nautical Miles to Kilometers

To convert nautical miles to kilometers, multiply the value by 1.852.

The Formula

Kilometers = Nautical Miles × 1.852

Key Fact

1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers

Tip: To convert kilometers back to nautical miles, divide by 1.852.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 nmi = 1.852 km
1 × 1.852 = 1.852
Example 2: 5 nmi = 9.26 km
5 × 1.852 = 9.26
Example 3: 10 nmi = 18.52 km
10 × 1.852 = 18.52

Nautical Miles to Kilometers Table

Nautical Miles (nmi)Kilometers (km)
1 nmi1.852 km
2 nmi3.704 km
5 nmi9.26 km
10 nmi18.52 km
20 nmi37.04 km
25 nmi46.3 km
50 nmi92.6 km
100 nmi185.2 km
250 nmi463 km
500 nmi926 km
1000 nmi1852 km

1 Nautical Mile in Other Units

Unit1 nmi =
Nautical Miles to KM1.852 km
Nautical Miles to Meters1852 m
Nautical Miles to Centimeters185200 cm
Nautical Miles to Millimeters1852000 mm
Nautical Miles to Micrometers1852000000 μm
Nautical Miles to Nanometers1.852e+12 nm
Nautical Miles to Miles1.1508 mi
Nautical Miles to Yards2025.37 yd
Nautical Miles to Feet6076.12 ft
Nautical Miles to Inches72913.39 in
Nautical Miles to Fathoms1012.69 ftm
Nautical Miles to Light Years1.9575e-13 ly
Nautical Miles to Astronomical Units1.238e-8 AU
Nautical Miles to Parsecs6.0013e-14 pc
Nautical Miles to Angstroms1.852e+13 Å
Nautical Miles to Planck Lengths1.1459e+38 ℓP
Nautical Miles to Rods368.249 rd

About Nautical Miles and Kilometers

What is a Nautical Mile?

The nautical mile (nmi) is a unit of length in the nautical system. One nautical mile equals 1852 meters.

What is a Kilometer?

The kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system. One kilometer equals 1000 meters.

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