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Kilometers to Nautical Miles Calculator

Kilometers




Nautical Miles


How to use this Kilometers to Nautical Miles Calculator 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Kilometers value from Kilometers units to Nautical Miles units.

  1. Enter the input Kilometers value in the text field.
  2. The Nautical Miles is calculated in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Nautical Miles label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Nautical Miles using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given temperature from Kilometers to Nautical Miles, use the following formula.

Nautical Miles = Kilometers / 1.852

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Kilometers

Kilometers are a unit of length in the metric system, representing one thousand meters. They are commonly used for expressing longer distances, such as travel distances between cities or countries. The kilometer became widely adopted as part of the metric system's introduction during the late 18th century.

Nautical Miles

A nautical mile is a unit of measurement used in navigation and maritime contexts. It is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used for measuring distances at sea. One nautical mile is defined as one minute of latitude. Nautical miles are commonly used in navigation, aviation, and maritime operations. Charts and maps used in these fields often have distances measured in nautical miles. The use of nautical miles simplifies navigation calculations, especially over long distances, as it is based on a consistent measurement related to the Earth's size and shape.