Knots to Kilometers per Second Converter
Convert knots (kn) to kilometers per second (km/s)
Result
0.000514444444 km/s
Kilometers per Second
1 kn = 0.000514444444 km/s
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How to convert knots to kilometers per second
One knot equals 0.0005144444 kilometers per second, so multiply the number of knots by 0.0005144444.
km/s = kn × 0.0005144444
1 kn = 0.0005144444 km/s · 1 km/s = 1,943.844 kn
Worked example
To convert 5 knots to kilometers per second: 5 kn × 0.0005144444 = 0.002572222 km/s.
About knots (kn)
A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h), used by ships, aircraft and for wind speed at sea.
About kilometers per second (km/s)
Kilometres per second is used for very high speeds, such as satellites and planets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per second are in one knot?
One knot equals 0.0005144444 kilometers per second.
How many knots are in one kilometer per second?
One kilometer per second equals 1,943.844 knots.
How do I convert knots to kilometers per second?
Use the formula km/s = kn × 0.0005144444. For example, 5 kn × 0.0005144444 = 0.002572222 km/s.