How to convert nautical miles to kilometers
1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 1.852 kilometers, and 1 kilometer is equal to 0.5399568035 nautical miles. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
kilometers = nautical miles × 1.852
kilometers = nautical miles ÷ 0.5399568035Example: convert 15 NM to km: 15 × 1.852 = 27.78 km.
Nautical Mile (international) to Kilometer conversion table
| Nautical Mile (international) (NM) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 NM | 0.01852 km |
| 0.1 NM | 0.1852 km |
| 1 NM | 1.852 km |
| 2 NM | 3.704 km |
| 3 NM | 5.556 km |
| 5 NM | 9.26 km |
| 10 NM | 18.52 km |
| 20 NM | 37.04 km |
| 50 NM | 92.6 km |
| 100 NM | 185.2 km |
| 250 NM | 463 km |
| 500 NM | 926 km |
| 1,000 NM | 1,852 km |
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
About the kilometer
A kilometer is 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for distances between places, road signs and running races in most countries.
Symbol: km · 1 km = 1,000 m · Category: Metric (SI)