Knots to Miles per hour — kn to mph

Enter a value to convert knots (kn) to miles per hour (mph). Works in your browser with no sign-up.

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Knots · kn
1.150779
Miles per hour · mph
1 kn = 1.150779 mph
Knots → Miles per hour
Formula

1 kn = 1.150779 mph

Multiply the number of knots by 1.150779. For example, 20 kn × 1.150779 = 23.01559 mph.

Quick Reference — Knots to Miles per hour
About Speed Units

Kilometres per hour is the road-speed unit in most countries; the US and UK use miles per hour. Knots (one nautical mile per hour) are used at sea and in aviation. Mach expresses speed as a multiple of the speed of sound, which depends on air temperature; this converter uses 340.3 m/s, the value for the standard atmosphere at sea level (15 °C).

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FAQ — Knots to Miles per hour

How do I convert knots to miles per hour?

Multiply the number of knots by 1.150779. For example, 20 kn × 1.150779 = 23.01559 mph.

How many miles per hour are in one knot?

1 knot = 1.150779 mph (shown to up to 7 significant figures).

What is Mach 1 in km/h?

In the standard atmosphere at sea level (15 °C) the speed of sound is about 340.3 m/s, which is about 1,225 km/h or 761 mph. It is lower in colder air, so at typical airliner cruising altitude it is closer to 1,060 km/h.

Does this converter work offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded, conversions run entirely in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.