Convert 40.0 Kilometers to Nautical Miles
Need to convert 40.0 Kilometers to Nautical Miles? Use our length converter to instantly get the answer.
40.0 Kilometers is equal to 21.598272 Nautical Miles.
How to Convert 40.0 Kilometers to Nautical Miles
To convert, start with the base conversion factor:
1 Kilometer = 0.5399568035 Nautical Miles
Now, we can multiply both sides by 40 to find the result for your value:
(1 × 40.0) km = (0.5399568035 × 40.0) nmi
40 km = 21.598272 nmi
40 km = 21.598272 nmi
Conversion Factors
1 Kilometer = 0.5399568035 Nautical Miles
1 Nautical Mile = 1.852 Kilometers
Formula:
Nautical Miles = Kilometers × 0.5399568035
Calculation:
40 km × 0.5399568035 = 21.598272 nmi
About the Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system that equals 1,000 meters. It is used to measure geographic distances between places on land. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.