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Knot to Mile/hour

1 Knot = 1.15078 Mile/hour


Conversion Formula

To convert Knot to Mile/hour, multiply the value by 1.15078.

Knot × 1.15078 = Mile/hour

Quick Reference

kn mph
1 1.15078
5 5.75389
10 11.5078
25 28.7695
50 57.5389
100 115.078
500 575.389
1000 1150.78

What is Knot?

The knot (symbol: kn) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

One knot is exactly 1.852 kilometers per hour or approximately 1.151 miles per hour.

Common Uses

The knot is used globally in meteorology and for air and maritime navigation. It is the standard unit for expressing wind speeds and the speed of ships and aircraft.

What is Mile/hour?

Mile per hour (symbol: mph) is a unit of speed in the imperial and US customary systems, expressing the number of statute miles traveled in one hour.

Common Uses

It is the standard unit used for speed limits and vehicle speed indications on roads in the United States, the United Kingdom, and several other territories.

How many mile/hour are in a knot?

There are 1.15078 mile/hour in 1 knot.


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