How to convert kiloyards to nautical miles
1 kiloyard is equal to 0.4937365011 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 2.025371829 kiloyards. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = kiloyards × 0.4937365011
nautical miles = kiloyards ÷ 2.025371829Example: convert 15 kyd to NM: 15 × 0.4937365011 = 7.406047516 NM.
Kiloyard to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Kiloyard (kyd) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kyd | 0.004937365011 NM |
| 0.1 kyd | 0.04937365011 NM |
| 1 kyd | 0.4937365011 NM |
| 2 kyd | 0.9874730022 NM |
| 3 kyd | 1.481209503 NM |
| 5 kyd | 2.468682505 NM |
| 10 kyd | 4.937365011 NM |
| 20 kyd | 9.874730022 NM |
| 50 kyd | 24.68682505 NM |
| 100 kyd | 49.37365011 NM |
| 250 kyd | 123.4341253 NM |
| 500 kyd | 246.8682505 NM |
| 1,000 kyd | 493.7365011 NM |
About the kiloyard
A kiloyard is 1,000 yards (914.4 m). It has been used in military and naval contexts for gunnery and sonar ranges.
Symbol: kyd · 1 kyd = 914.4 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the nautical mile (international)
The international nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m, close to one minute of latitude. It's used in aviation, shipping and for territorial waters, and one knot is one nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: NM · 1 NM = 1,852 m · Category: Nautical