How many mph is one knot?

One knot equals about 1.150779 miles per hour, because a knot is one nautical mile (1852 m) per hour and a statute mile is 1609.344 m.

What is a knot used for?

Knots are the standard speed unit in marine and aviation navigation, where one knot equals one nautical mile per hour.

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Knots to MPH Converter

Convert knots to miles per hour, both directions.

Knots to mph converter

A knot is one nautical mile (1852 m) per hour, used in shipping and aviation. Because a statute mile is 1609.344 m, the conversion is mph = knots × 1.150779.

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