Convert kilometer to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to kilometer.
1 km = 0.539611824838 NM (UK). To convert kilometer to nautical mile (UK), multiply the value by 0.539611824838; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM (UK) = 1.853184 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 = 0.539611824838 NM (UK)
- 1 NM (UK) = 1.853184 km
- 10 km = 5.39611824838 NM (UK)
- 100 km = 53.9611824838 NM (UK)
How to Convert Kilometer to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 km = 0.539611824837685 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 km to NM (UK):
15 km = 15 × 0.539611824837685 NM (UK) = 8.09417737256527 NM (UK)
Kilometer to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
| kilometer | nautical mile (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.539611824838 NM (UK) |
| 2 km | 1.07922364968 NM (UK) |
| 3 km | 1.61883547451 NM (UK) |
| 5 km | 2.69805912419 NM (UK) |
| 10 km | 5.39611824838 NM (UK) |
| 20 km | 10.7922364968 NM (UK) |
| 50 km | 26.9805912419 NM (UK) |
| 100 km | 53.9611824838 NM (UK) |
| 500 km | 269.805912419 NM (UK) |
| 1000 km | 539.611824838 NM (UK) |
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 (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in nautical mile (UK)?
1 kilometer (km) = 0.539611824838 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)).
How do you convert kilometer to nautical mile (UK)?
Multiply the kilometer value by 0.539611824838. For example, 25 km × 0.539611824838 = 13.4902956209 NM (UK).
What is 10 kilometer in nautical mile (UK)?
10 km = 5.39611824838 NM (UK).
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the nautical mile (UK)?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 km equals only 0.539611824838 NM (UK).