Knots to Miles per hour Conversion

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How to convert knots to miles per hour

1 knot is equal to 1.15077945 miles per hour:

1 kn = 1.15077945 mi/h

When a speed V in knots is multiplied by 1.15077945, it gives speed in miles per hour.

V_mi/h = V_kn × 1.15077945

Example

To convert 30 knots into miles per hour, it is multiplied by 1.15077945:

(30 kn) × 1.15077945 = 34.52338344 mi/h

Knots

Miles per hour is a unit of speed equal to the number of nautical miles traveled in one hour. One knot is exactly equal to 1.852 km/h. The unit symbols are kn or kt.

A nautical mile is a unit of length used in air, marine, and space navigation, and for the definition of territorial waters. Historically, it was defined as one minute (¹⁄₆₀ of a degree) of latitude along any line of longitude. Presently, the international nautical mile is defined as exactly 1852 meters.

Miles per hour

Miles per hour is a British imperial and United States customary unit of speed. It is equal to the number of miles traveled in one hour. The unit symbols are mph or mi/h.

Quick Conversion Table

The quick knot to mile per hour conversion table is given below:

Knots	Miles per hour
10 kn	11.508 mi/h
20 kn	23.016 mi/h
30 kn	34.523 mi/h
40 kn	46.031 mi/h
50 kn	57.539 mi/h
60 kn	69.047 mi/h
70 kn	80.555 mi/h
80 kn	92.062 mi/h
90 kn	103.57 mi/h
100 kn	115.078 mi/h