Formula
km/h to kn conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
kn = km/h x 0.539956803456
Worked example
2 km/h = 1.0799136069 kn.
All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.
Speed conversion
Convert Kilometer per hour to Knot
1 kilometer per hour (km/h) equals 0.539956803456 knot (kn). Enter any value below to convert from km/h to kn.
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1 km/h = 0.5399568035 kn
All Speed units
From 1 km/h| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second m/s | 0.2777777778 |
| Kilometer per hour km/h | 1 |
| Mile per hour mph | 0.6213711922 |
| Knot kn | 0.5399568035 |
| Foot per second ft/s | 0.9113444153 |
| Centimeter per second cm/s | 27.7777777778 |
| Speed of light c | 0.0000000009 |
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Kilometer per hour to Knot table
| Kilometer per hour (km/h) | Knot (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.005399568 |
| 0.1 | 0.0539956803 |
| 1 | 0.5399568035 |
| 2 | 1.0799136069 |
| 5 | 2.6997840173 |
| 10 | 5.3995680346 |
| 25 | 13.4989200864 |
| 50 | 26.9978401728 |
| 100 | 53.9956803456 |
| 1,000 | 539.9568034557 |
From unit
About the kilometer per hour
One kilometer traveled in one hour.
Symbol: km/h
To unit
About the knot
One nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: kn
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km/h to kn FAQ
How do you convert kilometer per hour to knot?
Use the formula kn = km/h x 0.539956803456. 1 kilometer per hour (km/h) equals 0.539956803456 knot (kn).
Is the km/h to kn conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.