Miles to Kilometers Converter
Convert miles to kilometers (km) instantly. Free online distance converter with conversion table and formula.
Why Convert Distance from Miles to Kilometers?
The kilometer (km) is the standard unit of distance used in most countries worldwide. While the United States and United Kingdom use miles, the rest of the world uses kilometers. Converting miles to kilometers is essential for international travel, understanding global maps, and communicating distances with people from metric-using countries.
This conversion is commonly needed for road trips abroad, marathon and race distances, geographic measurements, and understanding international shipping distances.
What is a Mile?
The mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is primarily used in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring road distances.
- One mile equals 1.609344 kilometers
- One mile equals 1,609.344 meters
- One mile equals 5,280 feet
- One mile equals 1,760 yards
What is a Kilometer?
The kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is the standard unit for measuring road distances in most countries.
- One kilometer equals 1,000 meters
- One kilometer equals 0.621371 miles
- One kilometer equals 3,280.84 feet
- Standard unit for road signs and maps globally
Miles to Kilometers Conversion Formula
To convert miles to kilometers, use the following formula:
Conversion Table: Miles to Kilometers
Here is a quick reference table for common distance conversions:
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Common Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 0.80 km | Half mile |
| 1 mi | 1.61 km | One mile |
| 3.1 mi | 4.99 km | 5K race |
| 5 mi | 8.05 km | Short commute |
| 6.2 mi | 9.98 km | 10K race |
| 10 mi | 16.09 km | Medium distance |
| 13.1 mi | 21.08 km | Half marathon |
| 26.2 mi | 42.16 km | Full marathon |
| 50 mi | 80.47 km | Long road trip segment |
| 100 mi | 160.93 km | Century ride/drive |
| 500 mi | 804.67 km | Cross-country segment |
| 1000 mi | 1,609.34 km | Long-distance travel |
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About Miles to Kilometers Converter
Our free Miles to Kilometers converter tool makes it easy to convert distance measurements from miles to kilometers. Whether you're planning international travel, understanding global maps, or working with metric measurements, this tool provides instant and accurate conversions.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the distance in miles
- The conversion to kilometers will appear automatically
- View the result in both kilometers and meters
Common Uses
- Travel: Planning trips in metric countries
- Running: Converting race distances (5K, 10K, marathon)
- Navigation: Understanding international maps and GPS
- Shipping: International logistics calculations
Quick Reference
- 1 mile = 1.609 km
- 5 miles = 8.047 km
- 10 miles = 16.093 km
- 26.2 miles = 42.195 km (Marathon)