Length
Kilometer vs Mile vs Nautical Mile
Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.
Reference Table
| Kilometerkm | Milemi | Nautical Milenmi |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.3106856 | 0.2699784 |
| 1 | 0.6213712 | 0.5399568 |
| 2 | 1.242742 | 1.079914 |
| 5 | 3.106856 | 2.699784 |
| 10 | 6.213712 | 5.399568 |
| 25 | 15.53428 | 13.49892 |
| 50 | 31.06856 | 26.99784 |
| 100 | 62.13712 | 53.99568 |
| 500 | 310.6856 | 269.9784 |
| 1000 | 621.3712 | 539.9568 |
About These Units
km
Kilometer
Symbol: km
The kilometer equals 1,000 meters. Used for measuring distances between cities, roads, and geographic features.
Used in: Worldwide (except US, UK for roads)
mi
Mile
Symbol: mi
The mile equals 1,609.344 meters. Used for road distances and speed limits in the US and UK.
Used in: United States, United Kingdom
nmi
Nautical Mile
Symbol: nmi
The nautical mile equals 1,852 meters. Used in maritime and air navigation worldwide.
Used in: Worldwide (maritime, aviation)
Key Differences
- 1 km is equal to 0.6213712 mi.
- 1 km is equal to 0.5399568 nmi.
- 1 mi is equal to 0.8689762 nmi.