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Kilometers to miles (km to mi)

1 km = 0.6213711922 mi. Enter any value below to convert kilometers to miles instantly, or use the length converter for every other unit.

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1 km = 0.6213711922 mi

mi = km × 0.6213711922
1 mi = 1.609344 km

Convert length

Common length conversions

1 in2.54 cm
1 ft0.3048 m
1 yd0.9144 m
1 mi1.609344 km
1 nmi1.852 km
1 m3.280839895 ft
1 km0.6213711922 mi
1 cm0.3937007874 in

Kilometers to miles conversion table

Kilometers to miles
Kilometers (km)Miles (mi)
1 km0.6213711922 mi
5 km3.106855961 mi
10 km6.213711922 mi
21.0975 km13.10937873 mi
42.195 km26.21875746 mi
50 km31.06855961 mi
100 km62.13711922 mi
500 km310.6855961 mi
1,000 km621.3711922 mi

The formula

mi = km × 0.6213711922

1 km = 1,000 m. 1 mi = 5,280 ft = 1,609.344 m (exact). These are exact definitions, so the only rounding is in the displayed result (10 significant digits).

When you need it

Kilometers to miles is the conversion for race distances, road signs abroad and car odometers. A mile is exactly 1.609344 km. Race distances in the table include the half marathon (21.0975 km) and the marathon (42.195 km).

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilometers to miles?

Multiply the value in kilometers by 0.6213711922 (or divide by 1.609344). For example, 21.0975 km = 13.10937873 mi.

How many miles are in one kilometer?

1 km = 0.6213711922 mi.

How many miles is a 5K?

A 5K is 5 kilometers, a little over 3.1 miles.

What is a quick way to estimate km to miles?

Multiply by 0.6, or use the Fibonacci trick: 5 km ≈ 3 mi, 8 km ≈ 5 mi, 13 km ≈ 8 mi.