Kilometer to Mile (km to mi)
Convert km to mi — Length converter
1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles.
The kilometer (km) is a metric distance unit; the mile (mi) is a US and imperial unit equal to 1.609344 km. To convert kilometers to miles, multiply by 0.621371 — roughly, take five-eighths of the kilometers.
This is a running and driving staple. A 5 km race is about 3.1 miles, a 10 km is 6.2 miles, and a full marathon (42.195 km) is 26.2 miles.
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1 km = 0.62137119 mi
Kilometer to Mile formula
1 Kilometer = 0.62137119 mi
Worked examples
- 25 km = 15.53428 mi
- 100 km = 62.137119 mi
Common uses
- Converting running distances (5K, 10K, half, marathon)
- Reading car odometers and speed-limit distances
- Comparing map and travel distances
Kilometer to Mile conversion table
| Kilometer (km) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.62137119 |
| 2 | 1.242742 |
| 3 | 1.864114 |
| 5 | 3.106856 |
| 8 | 4.97097 |
| 10 | 6.213712 |
| 12 | 7.456454 |
| 15 | 9.320568 |
| 20 | 12.427424 |
| 25 | 15.53428 |
| 50 | 31.06856 |
| 100 | 62.137119 |
| 250 | 155.342798 |
| 500 | 310.685596 |
| 1000 | 621.371192 |
Frequently asked questions
How many miles are in a kilometer?
One kilometer equals 0.621371 miles.
What is 5 km in miles?
5 km = 3.11 mi.
What is 10 km in miles?
10 km = 6.21 mi.
Is a kilometer shorter than a mile?
Yes — a mile is longer. One mile equals 1.609 kilometers.