How to convert miles to kilometers
One mile equals 1.609344 kilometers. To convert, multiply the number of miles by 1.609344:
Mental-math shortcut: Multiply miles by 1.6: 10 miles ≈ 16 km (exact: 16.09 km).
Example
Convert 26.2 miles to kilometers: 26.2 mi × 1.609344 = 42.1648 km.
Miles to Kilometers conversion chart
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6093 |
| 2 | 3.2187 |
| 3 | 4.828 |
| 5 | 8.0467 |
| 10 | 16.0934 |
| 13.1 (half marathon) | 21.0824 |
| 15 | 24.1402 |
| 20 | 32.1869 |
| 25 | 40.2336 |
| 26.2 (marathon) | 42.1648 |
| 50 | 80.4672 |
| 100 | 160.93 |
| 500 | 804.67 |
What is a mile?
A mile (mi) is 5,280 feet, or exactly 1,609.344 meters. It is the standard unit for road distances and speed limits in the United States and the United Kingdom. A marathon is 26.2 miles long.
What is a kilometer?
A kilometer (km) is 1,000 meters. It is the standard unit for road distances and running races in most countries — a 5K race is 5 kilometers, a half marathon 21.0975 km and a marathon 42.195 km. One kilometer is about 0.62 miles.
Converting the other way? Use the Kilometers to Miles converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers is one mile?
One mile is 1.609344 kilometers.
How do I convert miles to kilometers?
Multiply the value in miles by 1.609344. For example, 26.2 mi × 1.609344 = 42.1648 km.
What is 1 mi in kilometers?
1 mi is 1.6093 kilometers.
How do I convert kilometers to miles?
Multiply kilometers by 0.621371 (or divide by 1.609344). You can also use our Kilometers to Miles converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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