def knots_to_kmh(knots):
	"""Converts velocity in knots to velocity in km/h.

	1 knot is 1 nm/h (nautical mile per hour) and 1.852 km/h.

	Args:
		knots (float): velocity in knots

	Returns:
		float: velocity in km/h

	"""
	return 1.852*knots