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Kilometers to Nautical Miles

1 Kilometer = 0.53996 Nautical Miles

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About the kilometer to nautical mile conversion

The kilometer (km) and the nautical mile (nmi) are both units of length. Convert between metric and imperial length units — millimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, miles and nautical miles.

To convert kilometers to nautical miles, multiply by 0.53996. To go back, multiply nautical miles by 1.852.

Reference table

KilometersNautical Miles
1 km0.53996 nmi
5 km2.6998 nmi
10 km5.3996 nmi
25 km13.4989 nmi
50 km26.9978 nmi
100 km53.9957 nmi

Need the reverse conversion? Convert Nautical Miles to Kilometers.

Convert Kilometer to other length units

Frequently asked questions

How many nautical miles is 1 kilometer?
1 Kilometer equals 0.53996 Nautical Miles. To go the other way, 1 Nautical Mile equals 1.852 Kilometers.
What's the formula to convert kilometers to nautical miles?
Multiply the number of kilometers by 0.53996 to get nautical miles. For example, 10 kilometers × 0.53996 = 5.3996 nautical miles.
Does this converter handle decimals and very large numbers?
Yes. Type any real number, including decimals or values in the trillions. Math runs entirely in your browser — no server round-trip, no sign-up, and nothing to install.