International Nautical Miles to Kilometers

Metric Conversions.

Kilometers to Nautical Miles (Swap units)

1nmi = 1.852km

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.

International Nautical Miles to Kilometers conversion formula

Kilometers = International Nautical Miles * 1.85199933

International Nautical Miles to Kilometers calculation

Kilometers = International Nautical Miles * 1.85199933

Kilometers = 1 * 1.8519993258722

Kilometers = 1.852

What is an international nautical mile?

An international nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in navigation and maritime activities. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or 1.15078 miles. The term "nautical" refers to its use in the context of sea travel, distinguishing it from the statute mile used on land.

The international nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used primarily for measuring distances at sea. It is widely used by sailors, pilots, and navigators to calculate routes, determine positions, and estimate travel times. Due to its standardized length, it allows for accurate and consistent measurements across different regions and countries.

The international nautical mile is divided into smaller units called nautical miles, which are further divided into minutes and seconds. This subdivision allows for precise measurements and calculations in navigation. The use of nautical miles is particularly important in marine charts, GPS systems, and other navigational tools, as it provides a common reference point for sailors and mariners worldwide.

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.

 

International Nautical Miles to Kilometers table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
International Nautical Miles
Kilometers
0nmi
0.00000km
1nmi
1.85200km
2nmi
3.70400km
3nmi
5.55600km
4nmi
7.40800km
5nmi
9.26000km
6nmi
11.11200km
7nmi
12.96400km
8nmi
14.81599km
9nmi
16.66799km
10nmi
18.51999km
11nmi
20.37199km
12nmi
22.22399km
13nmi
24.07599km
14nmi
25.92799km
15nmi
27.77999km
16nmi
29.63199km
17nmi
31.48399km
18nmi
33.33599km
19nmi
35.18799km
20nmi
37.03999km
21nmi
38.89199km
22nmi
40.74399km
23nmi
42.59598km
24nmi
44.44798km
25nmi
46.29998km
26nmi
48.15198km
27nmi
50.00398km
28nmi
51.85598km
29nmi
53.70798km
30nmi
55.55998km
31nmi
57.41198km
32nmi
59.26398km
33nmi
61.11598km
34nmi
62.96798km
35nmi
64.81998km
36nmi
66.67198km
37nmi
68.52398km
38nmi
70.37597km
39nmi
72.22797km
40nmi
74.07997km
41nmi
75.93197km
42nmi
77.78397km
43nmi
79.63597km
44nmi
81.48797km
45nmi
83.33997km
46nmi
85.19197km
47nmi
87.04397km
48nmi
88.89597km
49nmi
90.74797km
50nmi
92.59997km
51nmi
94.45197km
52nmi
96.30396km
53nmi
98.15596km
54nmi
100.00796km
55nmi
101.85996km
56nmi
103.71196km
57nmi
105.56396km
58nmi
107.41596km
59nmi
109.26796km
60nmi
111.11996km
61nmi
112.97196km
62nmi
114.82396km
63nmi
116.67596km
64nmi
118.52796km
65nmi
120.37996km
66nmi
122.23196km
67nmi
124.08395km
68nmi
125.93595km
69nmi
127.78795km
70nmi
129.63995km
71nmi
131.49195km
72nmi
133.34395km
73nmi
135.19595km
74nmi
137.04795km
75nmi
138.89995km
76nmi
140.75195km
77nmi
142.60395km
78nmi
144.45595km
79nmi
146.30795km
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