Kilometer (km) to Nautical Mile Conversion
Convert kilometer (km) to nautical mile with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Kilometer (km) = 0 Nautical Mile
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About Kilometer (km) to Nautical Mile Conversion
Converting from Kilometer (km) to Nautical Mile is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between kilometer (km) and nautical mile, providing instant results with high precision.
Kilometer (km)
Definition: A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One kilometer equals 1,000 meters or approximately 0.6214 miles.
History: The prefix 'kilo-' denotes a thousand. The kilometer's origin is tied to the meter, evolving alongside its definitions. Its modern interpretation relies on the 1983 definition of the meter based on the speed of light, ensuring global consistency.
Current use: It is the standard unit for expressing geographical distances (e.g., between cities) in most countries. The US and UK still use miles for road distances, though the UK officially adopted the metric system for other applications.
Nautical Mile
Definition: A nautical mile (symbol: nmi or M) is 1,852 meters or approximately 1.1508 statute miles. It is based on Earth’s circumference and used in navigation.
History: Developed from the geographical mile (1 minute of latitude). The international nautical mile was standardized in 1929 for maritime and aviation use.
Current use: Globally adopted for sea navigation (nautical charts), aviation (flight plans), and maritime law (e.g., 12-nautical-mile territorial limit).
Details
- From: Kilometer (km)
- To: Nautical Mile
- Formula: 1 km = 0.5399568035 Nautical Mile
- Example: 25 km = 13.4989200864 Nautical Mile
Kilometer (km) to Nautical Mile Conversion Table
| Kilometer (km) | Nautical Mile |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.005399568 |
| 0.1 | 0.0539956803 |
| 1 | 0.5399568035 |
| 2 | 1.0799136069 |
| 3 | 1.6198704104 |
| 5 | 2.6997840173 |
| 10 | 5.3995680346 |
| 20 | 10.7991360691 |
| 50 | 26.9978401728 |
| 100 | 53.9956803456 |
| 1000 | 539.9568034557 |