Speed conversion

Convert Knot to Kilometer per hour

1 knot (kn) equals 1.852 kilometer per hour (km/h). Enter any value below to convert from kn to km/h.

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1 kn = 1.852 km/h

All Speed units

From 1 kn
UnitValue
Meter per second m/s 0.5144444444
Kilometer per hour km/h 1.852
Mile per hour mph 1.150779448
Knot kn 1
Foot per second ft/s 1.6878098571
Centimeter per second cm/s 51.4444444444
Speed of light c 0.0000000017
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Formula

kn to km/h conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

km/h = kn x 1.852

Worked example

2 kn = 3.704 km/h.

All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.

Quick reference

Knot to Kilometer per hour table

Knot (kn)Kilometer per hour (km/h)
0.010.01852
0.10.1852
11.852
23.704
59.26
1018.52
2546.3
5092.6
100185.2
1,0001,852

From unit

About the knot

One nautical mile per hour.

Symbol: kn

To unit

About the kilometer per hour

One kilometer traveled in one hour.

Symbol: km/h

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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure and international unit definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

kn to km/h FAQ

How do you convert knot to kilometer per hour?

Use the formula km/h = kn x 1.852. 1 knot (kn) equals 1.852 kilometer per hour (km/h).

Is the kn to km/h conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.