Kilometer to Nautical Mile (km to nmi)
Convert km to nmi — Length converter
One kilometer equals 0.5399568 nmi, so to convert kilometers to nautical miles you multiply the value by 0.5399568. A kilometer is smaller than a nautical mile — going the other way, 1 nmi = 1.852 km. For example, 10 km = 5.399568 nmi and 50 km = 26.99784 nmi.
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1 km = 0.5399568 nmi
Kilometer to Nautical Mile formula
1 Kilometer = 0.5399568 nmi
Worked examples
- 25 km = 13.49892 nmi
- 100 km = 53.99568 nmi
Kilometer to Nautical Mile conversion table
| Kilometer (km) | Nautical Mile (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5399568 |
| 2 | 1.079914 |
| 3 | 1.61987 |
| 5 | 2.699784 |
| 8 | 4.319654 |
| 10 | 5.399568 |
| 12 | 6.479482 |
| 15 | 8.099352 |
| 20 | 10.799136 |
| 25 | 13.49892 |
| 50 | 26.99784 |
| 100 | 53.99568 |
| 250 | 134.989201 |
| 500 | 269.978402 |
| 1000 | 539.956803 |
Frequently asked questions
How many nautical miles are in one kilometer?
One kilometer equals 0.5399568 nautical miles (nmi).
How many kilometers are in one nautical mile?
One nautical mile equals 1.852 kilometers (km).
How do you convert kilometers to nautical miles?
1 Kilometer = 0.5399568 nmi. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 km in nmi?
5 km = 2.699784 nmi.
What is 100 km in nmi?
100 km = 53.99568 nmi.
What is 10 km in nmi?
10 km = 5.399568 nmi.
What is 20 km in nmi?
20 km = 10.799136 nmi.
Is a kilometer bigger than a nautical mile?
No. A kilometer is smaller — one kilometer equals 0.5399568 nautical miles, while one nautical mile equals 1.852 kilometers.