Knot to Miles per Hour Converter (kn to mph)
1 knot = 1.15078 miles per hour. One knot is 1.15078 mph.
Result
60 kn = 69.046707 mph
How to convert knot to miles per hour
One knot is 1.15078 mph. Aviation and marine weather reports use knots, while US news reports of storm and wind speeds use mph, so you often need to convert between them.
Formula
mph = kn × 1.15078
Worked example
60 kn × 1.15078 = 69.0467 mph
Knot to Miles per Hour quick-reference table
| Knot (kn) | Miles per Hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 5 kn | 5.75389 mph |
| 10 kn | 11.5078 mph |
| 20 kn | 23.0156 mph |
| 34 kn | 39.1265 mph |
| 50 kn | 57.5389 mph |
| 64 kn | 73.6498 mph |
Real-life examples
A 60 knot gust is 69 mph, and a 120 knot hurricane wind is 138 mph.
Frequently asked questions
How many mph is 1 knot?
One knot is 1.15078 mph.
Is a knot faster than a mile per hour?
Yes, about 15 percent faster, because a nautical mile is longer than a statute mile.
What is 1 knot in miles per hour?
1 knot = 1.15078 miles per hour (kn to mph).
What is the formula to convert kn to mph?
mph = kn × 1.15078. For example, 60 kn × 1.15078 = 69.0467 mph.
How do I convert mph back to kn?
Use the reverse converter: 1 miles per hour = 0.868977 knot. Check: 69.0467 mph converts back to 60 kn.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Miles per Hour to Knot converter (mph to kn): 1 miles per hour = 0.868977 knot.
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