Nautical Mile to Kilometer (km) Conversion
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1 Nautical Mile = 0 Kilometer (km)
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About Nautical Mile to Kilometer (km) Conversion
Converting from Nautical Mile to Kilometer (km) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between nautical mile and kilometer (km), providing instant results with high precision.
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).
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.
Details
- From: Nautical Mile
- To: Kilometer (km)
- Formula: 1 Nautical Mile = 1.8520000000 km
- Example: 25 Nautical Mile = 46.3000000000 km
Nautical Mile to Kilometer (km) Conversion Table
| Nautical Mile | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01852 |
| 0.1 | 0.1852 |
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 2 | 3.704 |
| 3 | 5.556 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 20 | 37.04 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
| 1000 | 1852 |