Kilometers to Nautical Miles Converter
Convert kilometers (km) to nautical miles (nmi). Type a number in either box and the result appears as you type.
Enter a number, for example 12.5
1 kilometer = 0.5399568035 nautical miles
Formula: nmi = km ÷ 1.852
How to convert kilometers to nautical miles
1 kilometer = 0.5399568035 nautical miles
To convert kilometers to nautical miles, divide the value by 1.852.
Example: 5 km ÷ 1.852 = 2.699784017 nmi
Kilometers to Nautical Miles conversion table
| Kilometer (km) | Nautical mile (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5399568 |
| 2 | 1.0799136 |
| 3 | 1.6198704 |
| 4 | 2.1598272 |
| 5 | 2.699784 |
| 10 | 5.399568 |
| 15 | 8.0993521 |
| 20 | 10.799136 |
| 25 | 13.49892 |
| 50 | 26.99784 |
| 75 | 40.49676 |
| 100 | 53.99568 |
| 250 | 134.9892 |
| 500 | 269.9784 |
| 1,000 | 539.9568 |
About kilometers and nautical miles
Kilometer (km)
1,000 meters. Used for distances between places and on road signs in most countries.
Nautical mile (nmi)
Exactly 1,852 meters. Used at sea and in aviation, because it matches one minute of latitude.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 km in nautical miles?
1 km = 0.5399568035 nmi.
What is 1 nmi in kilometers?
1 nmi = 1.852 km.
How do I convert kilometers to nautical miles?
To convert kilometers to nautical miles, divide the value by 1.852. 1 kilometer = 0.5399568035 nautical miles.