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Knot to Mile per Hour Converter

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

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Result
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Mile per Hour

Conversion Formula

Mile per Hour = Knot × 1.150778

Where:

  • kn = Knot
  • mph = Mile per Hour

About Knot

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

About Mile per Hour

The mile per hour (mph) is a unit of speedin the imperial system of measurement.

How to Convert Knot to Mile per Hour

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

Quick Reference:

  • 1 kn = 1.150778 mph
  • 1 mph = 0.868977 kn

Common Knot to Mile per Hour Conversions

1 kn
= 1.15 mph
5 kn
= 5.75 mph
10 kn
= 11.51 mph
25 kn
= 28.77 mph
50 kn
= 57.54 mph
100 kn
= 115.08 mph

Conversion Reference Table

Knot (kn)Mile per Hour (mph)
11.1508
22.3016
33.4523
44.6031
55.7539
1011.5078
1517.2617
2023.0156
2528.7695
5057.5389
7586.3084
100115.0778
250287.6946
500575.3892
1,0001,150.7785

Quick reference table showing common knots to miles per hour 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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