⚓Nautical Miles Converter

Convert between nautical miles, miles, and kilometers.

Nautical Miles (nmi)

Kilometers (km)

Common Conversions

Nautical Miles (nmi)	Kilometers (km)
1	1.852
5	9.26
10	18.52
50	92.6
100	185.2

About Nautical Miles Converter

Convert between nautical miles, statute miles, and kilometers. One nautical mile equals exactly 1.852 kilometers or approximately 1.15078 statute miles. Nautical miles are the standard unit of distance in aviation and maritime navigation, defined as one minute of arc along a meridian of the Earth.

How to Use Nautical Miles Converter

1
Enter your distance
Type a distance value in nautical miles, miles, or kilometers.
2
See all conversions
The equivalent distances in the other two units appear instantly.
3
Copy the result
Click copy to use the converted distance value.

Common Use Cases

Maritime and sailing navigation planning
Aviation flight distance calculations
Converting GPS and chart distances for boating
Understanding vessel speed and range specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kilometers are in a nautical mile?

One nautical mile equals exactly 1.852 kilometers.

How many nautical miles are in a regular mile?

One statute (regular) mile equals approximately 0.86898 nautical miles.

Why do ships and planes use nautical miles?

One nautical mile equals one minute of latitude on the Earth's surface, making navigation calculations much simpler when using charts and coordinates.