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Kilometer per Hour to Knot Converter

Convert kilometers per hour to knots instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.

km/h
Result
0kn

Knot

Conversion Formula

Knot = Kilometer per Hour × 0.539958

Where:

  • km/h = Kilometer per Hour
  • kn = Knot

About Kilometer per Hour

The kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speedin the metric system of measurement.

About Knot

The knot (kn) is a unit of speedin the nautical system of measurement.

How to Convert Kilometer per Hour to Knot

To convert from kilometers per hour to knots, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in kilometers per hourand get instant results in knots.

Quick Reference:

  • 1 km/h = 0.539958 kn
  • 1 kn = 1.851997 km/h

Common Kilometer per Hour to Knot Conversions

1 km/h
= 0.54 kn
5 km/h
= 2.70 kn
10 km/h
= 5.40 kn
25 km/h
= 13.50 kn
50 km/h
= 27.00 kn
100 km/h
= 54.00 kn

Conversion Reference Table

Kilometer per Hour (km/h)Knot (kn)
10.54
21.0799
31.6199
42.1598
52.6998
105.3996
158.0994
2010.7992
2513.4989
5026.9979
7540.4968
10053.9958
250134.9894
500269.9789
1,000539.9577

Quick reference table showing common kilometers per hour to knots conversions.

Real-World Speed Conversions

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Driving and Road Travel

Speed limits vary by country: US highways (55-80 mph), European motorways (120-130 km/h), urban areas (25-50 km/h or 15-30 mph).

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Running and Athletics

Track running speeds: sprinting (15-28 mph), distance running (10-15 mph), jogging (5-8 mph), walking (3-4 mph). Marathon pace is about 11-13 mph for elites.

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Aviation and Flight

Commercial aircraft cruise at 460-575 mph (400-500 knots). Small planes fly at 100-200 mph. Helicopters typically cruise at 100-150 mph.

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Weather and Wind Speed

Wind speeds: calm (0-5 mph), breeze (8-18 mph), gale (39-54 mph), hurricane force (74+ mph or 119+ km/h). Weather reports use mph, km/h, or knots.

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Cycling and Biking

Recreational cycling: 10-15 mph. Road racing: 25-28 mph average. Tour de France averages 25 mph (40 km/h) over mountain stages.

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Maritime and Boats

Ships use knots for speed. Cargo ships: 15-25 knots. Cruise ships: 20-24 knots. Sailboats: 4-8 knots. Ferries and speedboats: 30-50+ knots.

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