How to convert Kilometres per hour to knots
kn = km/h ÷ 1.852
Divide the km/h reading by 1.852.
Worked examples
50 km/h ≈ 26.99784017 kn
50 ÷ 1.852 ≈ 26.99784017
100 km/h ≈ 53.99568035 kn
100 ÷ 1.852 ≈ 53.99568035
Frequently asked questions
What distance does a knot use?
One knot is one international nautical mile per hour, using 1,852 metres per nautical mile. Miles per hour uses the international statute mile of 1,609.344 metres.