ConverterReverse conversion: km to nm
nm to km Converter - Nanometer to Kilometer
Nanometer (nm) to Kilometer (km)
Direct answer
1 nm = 1e-12 km
km = nm × 1e-12
Converter
Conversion formula
km = nm × 1e-12
nm = km × 1e+12
Example: 10 nm = 10 × 1e-12 = 1e-11 km.
Common conversion table
| nm | km |
|---|---|
| 1 nm | 1e-12 km |
| 2 nm | 2e-12 km |
| 5 nm | 5e-12 km |
| 10 nm | 1e-11 km |
| 20 nm | 2e-11 km |
| 50 nm | 5e-11 km |
| 100 nm | 1e-10 km |
| 1,000 nm | 1e-9 km |
Conversion derivation
Express both nm and km in the same base unit m (meter), then cancel the shared base unit.
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Rewrite nm in the base unit
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Rewrite km in the base unit
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Forward conversion
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Reverse conversion
FAQ
How many km are in 1 nm?
1 nm = 1e-12 km.
How many km are in 10 nm?
10 nm = 1e-11 km.
How many km are in 100 nm?
100 nm = 1e-10 km.
What is the formula to convert nm to km?
Use km = nm × 1e-12.
How many nm are in 1 km?
1 km = 1e+12 nm.
What should I check when converting nm to km?
Use the conversion factor and round the result to the precision required by your calculation.
