To convert kilometers (km) to nautical miles, you can use the following step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Understand the conversion factor
1 nautical mile is equal to 1.852 kilometers. This conversion factor is constant and will be used to convert kilometers to nautical miles.
Step 2: Set up the conversion equation
To convert km to nautical miles, you can use the following equation:
Nautical miles = Kilometers × Conversion factor
Step 3: Plug in the values
Let’s say you have a distance of 100 kilometers that you want to convert to nautical miles. Plug in the values into the equation:
Nautical miles = 100 km × 1.852
Step 4: Perform the calculation
Multiply the number of kilometers by the conversion factor:
Nautical miles = 100 km × 1.852
Nautical miles = 185.2
Step 5: Round the answer (if necessary)
In this case, the answer is already in decimal form. However, if you need to round the answer to a specific decimal place, you can do so at this step.
Step 6: Write the final answer
The final answer is 185.2 nautical miles.
So, 100 kilometers is equal to 185.2 nautical miles.