Kilometer to Mile
1 km = 0.6213711922 mi
How to convert kilometer to mile
Enter the value in kilometer (km) above and the equivalent in mile (mi) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when reading product specs from US websites while living in a metric country (TV sizes, lumber, pipe diameter).
- A comfortable 5 km (3.1 mi) neighborhood run → that is 3.106856 mi in mile.
- A marathon is 26.2 miles, about 42.2 km → that is 41.842944 km in kilometer.
Typical situations: planning road trips in countries that use a different system than your car navigation; DIY and construction: buying metric materials with imperial plans or the other way round; understanding running or cycling distances when following US training plans.
You can also convert in the other direction: Mile to Kilometer
Kilometer to Mile conversion table
| Kilometer (km) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.621371 |
| 2 | 1.242742 |
| 5 | 3.106856 |
| 10 | 6.213712 |
| 25 | 15.53428 |
| 50 | 31.06856 |
| 100 | 62.137119 |
Watch out for
- Mixing up nautical miles (1,852 m) with statute miles (1,609.344 m); aviation and shipping use nautical miles
- US survey feet differ slightly from international feet; irrelevant for daily life, but matters in land surveying
Frequently asked questions
How many miles is 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles.
What is the formula to convert kilometer to miles?
The formula is: mi = km × 0.621371.
What is 10 kilometers in miles?
10 kilometers = 6.213712 miles.