Kilometers to Nautical Miles
Convert kilometers (km) to nautical miles (nmi). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilometers to nautical miles
To convert kilometers to nautical miles, divide the number of kilometers by 1.852.
Example
Convert 5 kilometers to nautical miles:
Kilometer to nautical mile conversion chart
| Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.5399568 nmi |
| 2 km | 1.079914 nmi |
| 3 km | 1.61987 nmi |
| 4 km | 2.159827 nmi |
| 5 km | 2.699784 nmi |
| 6 km | 3.239741 nmi |
| 7 km | 3.779698 nmi |
| 8 km | 4.319654 nmi |
| 9 km | 4.859611 nmi |
| 10 km | 5.399568 nmi |
| 12 km | 6.479482 nmi |
| 15 km | 8.099352 nmi |
| 20 km | 10.79914 nmi |
| 25 km | 13.49892 nmi |
| 30 km | 16.1987 nmi |
| 40 km | 21.59827 nmi |
| 50 km | 26.99784 nmi |
| 60 km | 32.39741 nmi |
| 70 km | 37.79698 nmi |
| 75 km | 40.49676 nmi |
| 80 km | 43.19654 nmi |
| 90 km | 48.59611 nmi |
| 100 km | 53.99568 nmi |
| 150 km | 80.99352 nmi |
| 200 km | 107.9914 nmi |
| 250 km | 134.9892 nmi |
| 500 km | 269.9784 nmi |
| 1,000 km | 539.9568 nmi |
Going the other way? See the nautical miles to kilometers chart.
About the units
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer is 1,000 meters. Road distances and running races outside the US and UK are measured in kilometers.
Nautical Mile (nmi)
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters, originally one minute of latitude. It is the distance unit of sea and air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How many nautical miles are in a kilometer?
There are 0.5399568035 nautical miles in a kilometer.
How many kilometers are in a nautical mile?
There are 1.852 kilometers in a nautical mile.
How do you convert kilometers to nautical miles?
To convert kilometers to nautical miles, divide the number of kilometers by 1.852.
What is 5 kilometers in nautical miles?
5 kilometers equals 2.69978 nautical miles.
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