Kilometers to Nautical Miles
Convert kilometers (km) to nautical miles (nmi) instantly. See the formula, reference table, and common conversions.
Primary conversion
1 kilometer=0.539957nautical miles
1 km = 0.539957 nmi
Formula
nautical miles = kilometers × 0.539957
Multiply the number of kilometers by 0.539957 to get the value in nautical miles.
Reference Table
| Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nmi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.54 |
| 2 | 1.0799 |
| 5 | 2.6998 |
| 10 | 5.3996 |
| 25 | 13.4989 |
| 50 | 26.9978 |
| 100 | 53.9957 |
| 250 | 134.9892 |
| 500 | 269.9785 |
| 1000 | 539.957 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nautical miles are in 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer equals 0.539957 nautical miles.
How do you convert kilometers to nautical miles?
Multiply the number of kilometers by 0.539957 to get the value in nautical miles. For example, 10 km = 5.3996 nmi.
What is the formula for kilometers to nautical miles?
nautical miles = kilometers × 0.539957.
How do you convert nautical miles back to kilometers?
Multiply nautical miles by 1.851999 to get kilometers. 1 nmi = 1.851999 km.