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Knot

The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile (1.852 km) per hour, approximately 1.151 mph.

Dictionary Term

Knot

Definition

  • The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile (1.852 km) per hour, approximately 1.151 mph.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023