Convert kilometer to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to kilometer.
1 km = 0.539956803456 NM. To convert kilometer to nautical mile (international), multiply the value by 0.539956803456; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM = 1.852 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 0.539956803456 NM
- 1 NM = 1.852 km
- 10 km = 5.39956803456 NM
- 100 km = 53.9956803456 NM
How to Convert Kilometer to Nautical Mile (International)
1 km = 0.539956803455723 NM
Example: convert 15 km to NM:
15 km = 15 × 0.539956803455723 NM = 8.09935205183585 NM
Kilometer to Nautical Mile (International) Conversion Table
| kilometer | nautical mile (international) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.539956803456 NM |
| 2 km | 1.07991360691 NM |
| 3 km | 1.61987041037 NM |
| 5 km | 2.69978401728 NM |
| 10 km | 5.39956803456 NM |
| 20 km | 10.7991360691 NM |
| 50 km | 26.9978401728 NM |
| 100 km | 53.9956803456 NM |
| 500 km | 269.978401728 NM |
| 1000 km | 539.956803456 NM |
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in nautical mile (international)?
1 kilometer (km) = 0.539956803456 nautical mile (international) (NM).
How do you convert kilometer to nautical mile (international)?
Multiply the kilometer value by 0.539956803456. For example, 25 km × 0.539956803456 = 13.4989200864 NM.
What is 10 kilometer in nautical mile (international)?
10 km = 5.39956803456 NM.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the nautical mile (international)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 km equals only 0.539956803456 NM.