Km to Nautical Miles Converter (Kilometers to Nautical Miles)
1 kilometer = 0.5399568035 nautical miles. To convert km to nmi, multiply by 0.5399568035, or divide by 1.852.
How to convert km to Nautical Miles
1 kilometer equals 0.5399568035 nautical miles, so the conversion is a single multiplication.
nmi = km × 0.5399568035
Example: 150 km × 0.5399568035 = 80.994 nmi.
About the kilometer and the nautical mile
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer is 1,000 meters, the unit for road distances and running races in most of the world.
Nautical Mile (nmi)
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters. Ships and aircraft use it because it closely matches one minute of latitude.
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km to Nautical Miles FAQ
How many nautical miles are in a kilometer?
1 kilometer = 0.5399568035 nautical miles.
How many kilometers are in a nautical mile?
1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers.
How do I convert km to nmi?
Use nmi = km × 0.5399568035. For example, 10 km = 5.4 nmi.
Can I print this km to Nautical Miles chart?
Yes. Use "Print / Save PDF" next to the converter for a one-page chart, or "Download CSV" to open it in Excel or Google Sheets.