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1 knot = 1 Nautical Mile per Hour.

1 knot is approximately 1.15 miles per hour, or exactly 1.852 kilometers per hour. The speed of boats and currents/tides/etc are measured in knots, along with a few other things.

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Yes, one Knot is faster than one MPH. Example: 1 Knot = 1.15 MPH; 1 MPH = only 0.87 Knots.

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