Convert Kilometer per hour to Knot

One km/h equals 0.5399568035 kn. This converter allows you to easily convert between Kilometer per hour and Knot in real time.

Formula

km/h × 0.5399568035 = kn

Example: 1 km/h = 0.5399568035 kn

What is Kilometer per hour?

The kilometer per hour is a unit of speed expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour. It is the standard unit for vehicle speed in most countries, displayed on road signs and car speedometers. The top speed of Japan's bullet train is about 320 km/h, and a world-class marathon runner maintains a pace of roughly 21 km/h. One km/h equals approximately 0.2778 m/s.

What is Knot?

The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile (1,852 meters) per hour. It is the standard unit for maritime and aviation speed worldwide. Ship speeds, aircraft airspeeds, and wind speeds in marine forecasts are all commonly expressed in knots. The name comes from the historical practice of measuring a ship's speed by counting knots on a rope paid out over a fixed time. One knot equals approximately 0.5144 m/s.