Miles to Kilometers (mi to km)
1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers
How to convert miles to kilometers
km = mi × 1.609344
Example: 5 × 1.609344 = 8.0467, so 5 miles = 8.0467 kilometers.
Miles to kilometers is useful when driving in the US or UK with a metric mindset, or when reading American running and cycling plans.
Multiply by 1.6 for a close estimate: a 70 mph motorway limit is about 113 km/h, and a 100-mile bike ride is about 161 km.
Miles to Kilometers conversion table
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 1.6093 km |
| 2 mi | 3.2187 km |
| 3 mi | 4.828 km |
| 5 mi | 8.0467 km |
| 10 mi | 16.0934 km |
| 13.1 mi | 21.0824 km |
| 15 mi | 24.1402 km |
| 20 mi | 32.1869 km |
| 25 mi | 40.2336 km |
| 26.2 mi | 42.1648 km |
| 30 mi | 48.2803 km |
| 50 mi | 80.4672 km |
| 60 mi | 96.5606 km |
| 70 mi | 112.6541 km |
| 100 mi | 160.9344 km |
| 200 mi | 321.8688 km |
| 500 mi | 804.672 km |
| 1,000 mi | 1,609.344 km |
What is a mile?
The statute mile is 5,280 feet, or exactly 1,609.344 meters. Road distances and speed limits in the United States and the United Kingdom are measured in miles.
What is a kilometer?
A kilometer is 1,000 meters. Road distances, running races (5K, 10K) and speed limits in most of the world are based on kilometers.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers are in one mile?
One mile equals 1.609344 kilometers.
How do I convert miles to kilometers?
Use the formula km = mi × 1.609344. 5 × 1.609344 = 8.0467, so 5 miles = 8.0467 kilometers.
What is 1,000 mi in km?
1,000 mi = 1,609.344 km.
How do I convert kilometers back to miles?
Use the inverse formula mi = km ÷ 1.609344, or open the Kilometers to Miles converter.
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