Mile to Kilometer
1 mi = 1.609344 km
How to convert mile to kilometer
Enter the value in mile (mi) above and the equivalent in kilometer (km) 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: Kilometer to Mile
Mile to Kilometer conversion table
| Mile (mi) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.609344 |
| 2 | 3.218688 |
| 5 | 8.04672 |
| 10 | 16.09344 |
| 25 | 40.2336 |
| 50 | 80.4672 |
| 100 | 160.9344 |
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 kilometers is 1 mile?
1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers.
What is the formula to convert mile to kilometers?
The formula is: km = mi × 1.609344.
What is 10 miles in kilometers?
10 miles = 16.09344 kilometers.