One knot equals approximately 1.15078 miles per hour. Knots are the standard unit of speed in aviation and marine navigation, equal to one nautical mile per hour.
Formula: mph = knots x 1.15078.
Knots to MPH Converter
Convert wind and sailing speed from knots to mph
How to knots to mph
- 1.Enter the speed in knots.
- 2.The mph equivalent is displayed instantly.
- 3.Use swap to convert mph to knots.
- 4.Click common values for quick reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Knots are based on nautical miles, which relate directly to the latitude/longitude coordinate system. One nautical mile equals one minute of latitude, making navigation calculations simpler.
30 knots equals approximately 34.52 mph.
1 knot equals approximately 1.151 mph or 1.852 km/h.