How to convert Kilometer to Nautical mile

Conversion factor and calculation steps from Kilometer (km) to Nautical mile (nmi).

Conversion logic

Each unit is defined via the base unit (meter (m)). The value is first converted to the base unit, then to the selected unit.

1 km = 1000 m

1 nmi = 1852 m

1 km × 1000 = 1000 m

1000 m ÷ 1852 = 0.539956803456 nmi