Easily convert kilometers to nautical miles with our simple KM to Nautical Miles calculator. Enter the distance in kilometers, click “Convert” and get your precise measurement in nautical miles
KM to Nautical Miles Calculator
How to Convert Kilometers to Nautical Miles
To manually convert kilometers to nautical miles, apply the following kilometers to nautical miles formula:
Nautical miles = Kilometers ÷ 1.852
This precise conversion factor (1.852) is internationally accepted for navigation purposes worldwide.
Popular Kilometers to Nautical Miles Conversions
| 100 km to nautical miles = 53.99 nmi |
| 2 km to nautical miles = 1.08 nmi |
| 5 km to nautical miles = 2.70 nmi |
| 500 km to nautical miles = 269.98 nmi |
| 20 km to nautical miles = 10.80 nmi |
| 8 km to nautical miles = 4.32 nmi |
| 1 km to nautical miles = 0.54 nmi |
| 10 km to nautical miles = 5.40 nmi |
| 32 km to nautical miles = 17.28 nmi |
| 300 km to nautical miles = 161.98 nmi |
| 1000 km to nautical miles = 539.96 nmi |
| 75 km to nautical miles = 40.50 nmi |
| 34 km to nautical miles = 18.36 nmi |
| 15 km to nautical miles = 8.10 nmi |
| 25 km to nautical miles = 13.50 nmi |
| 2500 km to nautical miles = 1349.89 nmi |
| 240 km to nautical miles = 129.58 nmi |
| 70 km to nautical miles = 37.78 nmi |
FAQs
1. What is the formula for km to nautical miles?
The formula is: Nautical miles = Kilometers ÷ 1.852
For example, to convert 20 kilometers to nautical miles: 20 km ÷ 1.852 = 10.8 nautical miles
2. What is the difference between km and nautical mile?
The key differences are:
- A kilometer is 1,000 meters, based on the metric system
- A nautical mile is 1,852 meters, based on the Earth’s circumference
- One nautical mile represents one minute of latitude
- Nautical miles are primarily used for maritime and aviation purposes
- Kilometers are used for general land-based measurements
3. Why do we need to convert between km and nautical miles?
Conversions are necessary when:
- Coordinating between air, sea, and land operations
- Working with international partners who use different measurement systems
- Translating weather reports and navigational charts
- Planning journeys that cross multiple domains (air, sea, land)
4. Is a nautical mile longer than a kilometer?
Yes, one nautical mile equals 1.852 kilometers, making it nearly twice as long as a kilometer.