Nautical Miles to Kilometers Converter (NM to km)
Convert from nautical miles to kilometers with our easy-to-use online calculator. Get accurate NM to km conversions with conversion formulas and examples.
5 Nautical Miles (NM) = 9.26000000 Kilometers (km)
Conversion Formula
To convert from nautical miles to kilometers, multiply the length value in nautical miles by 1.852.
kilometers = nautical miles × 1.852
Example:
Input: 5 nautical miles
Calculation: 5 × 1.852 = 9.26
Result: 5 nautical miles = 9.26 kilometers
Common Uses
- Converting maritime navigation distances to metric road maps
- Aviation route planning for international travel
- Maritime distance calculations for fuel consumption in metric units
- Converting shipping routes to land transportation distances
- International travel planning involving both sea and land distances
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilometers are in 1 nautical mile?
There are exactly 1.852 kilometers in 1 nautical mile. This is the internationally agreed standard.
Why is the nautical mile to kilometer conversion important?
This conversion is important for international travel and navigation, especially when transitioning between maritime or aviation contexts (which use nautical miles) and land-based contexts (which often use kilometers in most countries).
Is a nautical mile longer than a kilometer?
Yes, a nautical mile is significantly longer than a kilometer. One nautical mile equals 1.852 kilometers.
How do I convert 10 nautical miles to kilometers?
Multiply 10 by 1.852: 10 × 1.852 = 18.52 kilometers.
Why is a nautical mile exactly 1.852 kilometers?
The nautical mile was originally defined as one minute of latitude, which is approximately 1.852 kilometers. This value has been standardized internationally as exactly 1.852 kilometers.