How do I convert km to nm?

Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see km converted to nm instantly.

What is the formula for km to nm?

The converter calculates nm by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Length.

When should I use km vs nm?

km and nm are both part of the Length category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

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Convert km to nm

Use the live converter below to translate between Kilometer (km) and Nanometer (nm). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

Formula insight: Most unit conversions use a simple multiplication or division by a conversion factor. The calculator shows the exact formula used.

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km → nm

Kilometer

Nanometer

1.00000×10^12

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 km = 1.00000×10^12 nm

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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km to nm quick table

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Kilometer (km)	Nanometer (nm)
0.25 km	2.5×10^11 nm
0.5 km	5.00000×10^11 nm
1 km	1.00000×10^12 nm
2 km	2.00000×10^12 nm
5 km	5.00000×10^12 nm
10 km	1.00000×10^13 nm
25 km	2.5×10^13 nm
100 km	1.00000×10^14 nm

nm back to km

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Nanometer (nm)	Kilometer (km)
0.25 nm	2.5×10^-13 km
0.5 nm	5.00000×10^-13 km
1 nm	1.00000×10^-12 km
2 nm	2.00000×10^-12 km
5 nm	5.00000×10^-12 km
10 nm	1.00000×10^-11 km
25 nm	2.5×10^-11 km
100 nm	1.00000×10^-10 km