Speed

Knots to Kilometers per Hour

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kn 27.8 kph

Formula

Multiply knots by 1.852

Common conversions

kn	kph
1 kn	1.9 kph
5 kn	9.3 kph
10 kn	18.5 kph
15 kn	27.8 kph
20 kn	37.0 kph
25 kn	46.3 kph
30 kn	55.6 kph
40 kn	74.1 kph
50 kn	92.6 kph
60 kn	111.1 kph
75 kn	138.9 kph
100 kn	185.2 kph
150 kn	277.8 kph
200 kn	370.4 kph
300 kn	555.6 kph
500 kn	926.0 kph

Also: Kilometers per Hour to Knots

FAQ

How fast is 1 knot?

1 knot equals 1.852 km/h or 1.151 mph.

Why do ships and planes use knots?

Knots are based on nautical miles, tied to Earth's geometry. 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour.

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