Convert nautical mile (UK) to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to nautical mile (UK).
1 NM (UK) = 1.853184 km. To convert nautical mile (UK) to kilometer, multiply the value by 1.853184; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 0.539611824838 NM (UK)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NM (UK) = 1.853184 km
- 1 km = 0.539611824838 NM (UK)
- 10 NM (UK) = 18.53184 km
- 100 NM (UK) = 185.3184 km
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Kilometer
1 NM (UK) = 1.853184 km
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to km:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 1.853184 km = 27.79776 km
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Kilometer Conversion Table
| nautical mile (UK) | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 NM (UK) | 1.853184 km |
| 2 NM (UK) | 3.706368 km |
| 3 NM (UK) | 5.559552 km |
| 5 NM (UK) | 9.26592 km |
| 10 NM (UK) | 18.53184 km |
| 20 NM (UK) | 37.06368 km |
| 50 NM (UK) | 92.6592 km |
| 100 NM (UK) | 185.3184 km |
| 500 NM (UK) | 926.592 km |
| 1000 NM (UK) | 1853.184 km |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (UK) in kilometer?
1 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)) = 1.853184 kilometer (km).
How do you convert nautical mile (UK) to kilometer?
Multiply the nautical mile (UK) value by 1.853184. For example, 25 NM (UK) × 1.853184 = 46.3296 km.
What is 10 nautical mile (UK) in kilometer?
10 NM (UK) = 18.53184 km.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (UK) or the kilometer?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NM (UK) = 1.853184 km.