Kilometer to Nautical Mile Converter
1 km = 0.539957 nmi
Kilometer to Nautical Mile Table
| Kilometer (km) | Nautical Mile (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0054 |
| 0.1 | 0.053996 |
| 1 | 0.539957 |
| 2 | 1.0799 |
| 5 | 2.6998 |
| 10 | 5.3996 |
| 20 | 10.7991 |
| 50 | 26.9978 |
| 100 | 53.9957 |
| 500 | 269.98 |
| 1000 | 539.96 |
How to Convert Kilometer to Nautical Mile
To convert Kilometer (km) to Nautical Mile (nmi), use the formula: 1 km = 0.539957 nmi.
For example, to convert 5 km to nmi: 5 km = 2.6998 nmi. Similarly, 10 km = 5.3996 nmi, 25 km = 13.4989 nmi, and 100 km = 53.9957 nmi.
To convert in the other direction, 1 nmi = 1.852 km. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Kilometer?
A kilometer (km) is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters. Kilometers are commonly used worldwide for measuring distances between cities and for road signage.
What is a Nautical Mile?
A nautical mile (nmi) equals 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude. Nautical miles are the standard unit for maritime and aviation navigation worldwide.
Common Kilometer to Nautical Mile Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Kilometer and Nautical Mile:
- 1 km = 0.539957 nmi
- 5 km = 2.6998 nmi
- 10 km = 5.3996 nmi
- 25 km = 13.4989 nmi
- 100 km = 53.9957 nmi