Kilometers per hour to Knots Converter

Convert kilometers per hour to knots (km/h to kn) instantly. 1 kilometer per hour = 0.5399568035 kn. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

kn = km/h × 0.5399568035

How to convert kilometers per hour to knots

kn = km/h × 0.5399568035

One kilometer per hour equals 0.5399568035 kn, so multiply the value in kilometers per hour by 0.5399568035. Example: 10 km/h = 5.399568035 kn.

One knot is one nautical mile (1,852 m) per hour. One mile per hour is exactly 0.44704 m/s.

Kilometers per hour to knots conversion table

Kilometers per hour (km/h)Knots (kn)
1 km/h0.5399568035 kn
2 km/h1.079913607 kn
3 km/h1.61987041 kn
5 km/h2.699784017 kn
10 km/h5.399568035 kn
15 km/h8.099352052 kn
20 km/h10.79913607 kn
25 km/h13.49892009 kn
50 km/h26.99784017 kn
75 km/h40.49676026 kn
100 km/h53.99568035 kn
250 km/h134.9892009 kn
500 km/h269.9784017 kn
1,000 km/h539.9568035 kn

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Frequently asked questions

How many knots are in 1 kilometer per hour?

1 kilometer per hour is equal to 0.5399568035 kn.

How do I convert kilometers per hour to knots?

Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.5399568035. For example, 10 km/h × 0.5399568035 = 5.399568035 kn.

How do I convert knots back to kilometers per hour?

Use the formula km/h = kn × 1.852, or open the knots to kilometers per hour converter.

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