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Miles to Kilometers

One mile equals 1.609344 kilometers.

Kilometers = miles × 1.609344

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Common Length Conversions

Length Units Reference

Metric System

  • 1 km = 1,000 m
  • 1 m = 100 cm
  • 1 cm = 10 mm

Imperial System

  • 1 mi = 5,280 ft
  • 1 yd = 3 ft
  • 1 ft = 12 in

Conversions

  • 1 in = 2.54 cm
  • 1 ft = 0.3048 m
  • 1 mi = 1.609 km

Miles to Kilometers Conversion Table

mikm
11.6093
23.2187
34.828
58.0467
1016.0934
13.121.0824
2032.1869
26.242.1648
3048.2803
5080.4672
6096.5606
70112.6541
100160.9344
250402.336
500804.672

About This Conversion

Miles to kilometers is needed for US and UK road distances, speed limits and travel planning in metric countries. The factor is exact: one statute mile is 1,609.344 meters, a value that descends from the Roman mille passus by way of a sixteenth-century English statute that fixed it at 8 furlongs.

Watch for the nautical mile, which is a different unit entirely at 1,852 m, defined as one minute of latitude. Marine and aviation charts use it, so a "mile" on a nautical chart is about 15 percent longer than the one on a road sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kilometers are in a mile?

One mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometers.

What is 60 mph in km/h?

60 mph is 96.56 km/h, which is why a 60 mph limit and a 100 km/h limit feel similar.

How many km is a 5 mile run?

5 miles is 8.047 kilometers.

Is a nautical mile the same as a mile?

No. A nautical mile is 1,852 m against the statute mile at 1,609.344 m, about 15 percent longer.

Worth Knowing

Nautical Mile vs Mile

A nautical mile is 1,852 metres, about 15 percent longer than the statute mile of 1,609.344 metres, and equals one minute of latitude.

Height Conversion Chart

170 cm is 5 ft 6.9 in, 175 cm is 5 ft 8.9 in, and 180 cm is 5 ft 10.9 in.