How to convert kilometers to nautical miles?
To convert kilometers to nautical miles, multiply the number of kilometers by approximately 0.539957. For example:
- 1 kilometer ≈ 0.539957 nautical miles
- 5 kilometers ≈ 2.69978 nautical miles
- 10 kilometers ≈ 5.39957 nautical miles
When to use kilometers to nautical miles conversion?
Important for applications such as:
- Converting land maps for marine navigation
- Interpreting scientific data in oceanography
- Adapting geographical surveys for aviation use
- Translating transportation documents between systems
Other Conversions
Trusted Sources for Further Reading
- International System of Units (NIST) - Official standards body for measurements.
- History of the Kilometer (Encyclopædia Britannica) - Historical context.
- Advanced Unit Calculator (Wolfram Alpha) - For complex calculations.