Nautical Miles to Kilometers Converter (nmi to km)

1 nmi = 1.852 km

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Formula

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

km = nmi × 1.852

Example calculation

Convert 5 nmi to km:

5 nmi × 1.852 = 9.26 km

Conversion table

nautical miles → kilometers
nmikm
11.8520
23.7040
35.5560
47.4080
59.2600
611.1120
712.9640
814.8160
916.6680
1018.5200
1527.7800
2037.0400
2546.3000
3055.5600
3564.8200
4074.0800
4583.3400
5092.6000
55101.8600
60111.1200
65120.3800
70129.6400
75138.9000
80148.1600
85157.4200
90166.6800
95175.9400
100185.2000
200370.4000
500926.0000
10001852.0000
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About the units

Nautical Mile (nmi)
Used in sea and air navigation worldwide. Defined internationally as exactly 1,852 metres, close to one minute of latitude.
Kilometer (km)
Used for road distances in almost every country except the US and UK. Equal to 1,000 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert nautical miles to kilometers?
To convert nautical miles to kilometers, multiply the value by 1.852.
How many kilometers are in 1 nautical mile?
1 nautical mile equals 1.852 km.
How many kilometers are in 10 nautical miles?
10 nmi equals 18.52 km.
How do I convert kilometers back to nautical miles?
Use the reverse converter: 1 kilometer equals 0.539957 nmi.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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