KnowraKnotLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Knot, each with the reason it gives.All 5Related 3Compared with 2Dead reckoningRelated: Speed in knots converts directly to distance in nautical miles over elapsed hours.Marine navigationRelated: Speed in knots helps estimate travel time and dead-reckoned position.Nautical mileRelated: The nautical mile supplies the distance unit underlying maritime and aviation speed.Metre per secondCompared with: Aviation and maritime reports favor knots over metres per second.Kilometres per hourCompared with: Marine and aviation speeds commonly use knots instead of km/h.