Kilometers to US Nautical Miles

Metric Conversions.

US Nautical Miles to Kilometers (Swap units)

1.852km = 1US nmi

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Kilometers to US Nautical Miles formula

US Nautical Miles = Kilometers / 1.85199933

1.852 Kilometers to US Nautical Miles calculation

US Nautical Miles = Kilometers / 1.85199933

US Nautical Miles = 1.852 / 1.8519993258722

US Nautical Miles = 1

How do I convert kilometers into US nautical miles?

A nautical mile is a unit used in maritime and aviation contexts, representing one minute of latitude on the Earth's surface. On the other hand, a kilometer is a unit of length commonly used in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters.

To convert kilometers into US nautical miles, you can use the conversion factor of 1 kilometer equals approximately 0.539957 US nautical miles. This conversion factor is derived from the definition of a nautical mile, which is defined as 1,852 meters. By dividing this value by 1,000 (to convert meters to kilometers) and rounding to the appropriate number of decimal places, we arrive at the conversion factor mentioned above.

To convert a specific distance from kilometers to US nautical miles, simply multiply the distance in kilometers by the conversion factor. For example, if you have a distance of 100 kilometers, you would multiply it by 0.539957 to obtain the equivalent distance in US nautical miles, which is approximately 53.9957 nautical miles.

For a specific example, you can simply type in the miles amount into our Kilometers to US Nautical Miles calculator and it will show the step by step working underneath the result.

What is a kilometer?

A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used to measure distances. It is equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621 miles. The prefix "kilo" in kilometer denotes a factor of 1,000, making it a larger unit compared to a meter. This unit is widely used around the world, especially in countries that have adopted the metric system.

To put it into perspective, a kilometer is roughly equivalent to 3,281 feet or 39,370 inches. In terms of everyday objects, it is approximately the distance covered in a 10-15 minute walk or the length of a typical city block. Kilometers are commonly used to measure longer distances, such as the length of a road or the distance between cities.

The use of kilometers as a unit of measurement offers several advantages. It provides a standardized and consistent way to measure distances, making it easier to communicate and compare measurements across different regions and countries. Additionally, the decimal-based nature of the metric system simplifies calculations and conversions between different units of length.

What is a US Nautical Mile?

A US nautical mile is a unit of measurement used primarily in navigation and marine activities. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or approximately 6,076.12 feet. The term "nautical mile" originated from the need for sailors to measure distances on the Earth's surface while taking into account the curvature of the Earth.

The US nautical mile is based on the international nautical mile, which was established in 1929 by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). The IHO defined the nautical mile as one minute of latitude along any meridian. Since the Earth is not a perfect sphere, the length of a nautical mile varies slightly depending on the latitude. However, for practical purposes, the US nautical mile is considered a fixed value.

The US nautical mile is commonly used in marine charts, navigation systems, and aviation. It provides a convenient and standardized way to measure distances at sea, ensuring accurate calculations for ship and aircraft navigation. Additionally, it is used in the calculation of speed over water, known as knots, where one knot is equal to one nautical mile per hour.

 

Kilometers to US Nautical Miles table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Kilometers
US Nautical Miles
0km
0.00000US nmi
1km
0.53996US nmi
2km
1.07991US nmi
3km
1.61987US nmi
4km
2.15983US nmi
5km
2.69979US nmi
6km
3.23974US nmi
7km
3.77970US nmi
8km
4.31966US nmi
9km
4.85961US nmi
10km
5.39957US nmi
11km
5.93953US nmi
12km
6.47948US nmi
13km
7.01944US nmi
14km
7.55940US nmi
15km
8.09936US nmi
16km
8.63931US nmi
17km
9.17927US nmi
18km
9.71923US nmi
19km
10.25918US nmi
20km
10.79914US nmi
21km
11.33910US nmi
22km
11.87905US nmi
23km
12.41901US nmi
24km
12.95897US nmi
25km
13.49893US nmi
26km
14.03888US nmi
27km
14.57884US nmi
28km
15.11880US nmi
29km
15.65875US nmi
30km
16.19871US nmi
31km
16.73867US nmi
32km
17.27862US nmi
33km
17.81858US nmi
34km
18.35854US nmi
35km
18.89850US nmi
36km
19.43845US nmi
37km
19.97841US nmi
38km
20.51837US nmi
39km
21.05832US nmi
40km
21.59828US nmi
41km
22.13824US nmi
42km
22.67819US nmi
43km
23.21815US nmi
44km
23.75811US nmi
45km
24.29807US nmi
46km
24.83802US nmi
47km
25.37798US nmi
48km
25.91794US nmi
49km
26.45789US nmi
50km
26.99785US nmi
51km
27.53781US nmi
52km
28.07776US nmi
53km
28.61772US nmi
54km
29.15768US nmi
55km
29.69764US nmi
56km
30.23759US nmi
57km
30.77755US nmi
58km
31.31751US nmi
59km
31.85746US nmi
60km
32.39742US nmi
61km
32.93738US nmi
62km
33.47733US nmi
63km
34.01729US nmi
64km
34.55725US nmi
65km
35.09721US nmi
66km
35.63716US nmi
67km
36.17712US nmi
68km
36.71708US nmi
69km
37.25703US nmi
70km
37.79699US nmi
71km
38.33695US nmi
72km
38.87690US nmi
73km
39.41686US nmi
74km
39.95682US nmi
75km
40.49678US nmi
76km
41.03673US nmi
77km
41.57669US nmi
78km
42.11665US nmi
79km
42.65660US nmi
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