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
| Kilometers | Nautical Miles |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.53996 nmi |
| 5 km | 2.6998 nmi |
| 10 km | 5.3996 nmi |
| 25 km | 13.4989 nmi |
| 50 km | 26.9978 nmi |
| 100 km | 53.9957 nmi |
Need the reverse conversion? Convert Nautical Miles to Kilometers.
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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.