Kilometers to miles
Divide kilometers by 1.609344. The approximate equivalent is 1 km = 0.62137 mi.
miles = kilometers / 1.609344
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Kilometers to miles
Convert kilometers and statute miles instantly. Copy or share the result and review common road and race equivalents.
Quick conversion
What distance do you want to convert?
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You can also paste values such as 42.195 km or 8 miles. To three decimal places, use a period: 1.609.
Precision: 2 decimal places
Equivalent and formula
The formula will appear after you enter a distance.
Note about miles
This calculator uses statute miles (mi). Nautical miles (nmi), used in maritime and air navigation have another equivalent: 1 nmi = 1.852 km.
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Quick references for checking common distances without leaving the page.
| Kilometers | Approximate statute miles | Statute miles | Kilometers aproximados |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.62 mi | 1 mi | 1.61 km |
| 5 km | 3.11 mi | 5 mi | 8.05 km |
| 10 km | 6.21 mi | 10 mi | 16.09 km |
| 20 km | 12.43 mi | 50 mi | 80.47 km |
| 50 km | 31.07 mi | 100 mi | 160.93 km |
| 100 km | 62.14 mi | 500 mi | 804.67 km |
How to convert kilometers and miles
The calculator keeps full precision and only rounds the displayed value.
Miles to kilometers
Multiply statute miles by 1.609344. This equivalent uses the international statute mile.
kilometers = miles × 1.609344
For a quick estimate, 5 km is approximately 3.1 mi, and 10 mi is approximately 16 km.
Race references
Popular distances in both systems.
5K
5 km = 3.11 mi
10K
10 km = 6.21 mi
Half marathon
21.0975 km = 13.11 mi
Marathon
42.195 km = 26.22 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many miles are in one kilometer?
One kilometer is approximately 0.62137 statute miles.
How many kilometers are in one mile?
One statute mile equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
How do you convert kilometers to miles?
Divide kilometers by 1.609344, or multiply by 0.621371192237334.
How do you convert miles to kilometers?
Multiply statute miles by 1.609344 to obtain kilometers.
How many miles is 5 kilometers?
5 kilometers is approximately 3.11 statute miles.
How many miles is 10 kilometers?
10 kilometers is approximately 6.21 statute miles.
How many kilometers is 100 miles?
100 statute miles equals 160.9344 kilometers.
Is a statute mile the same as a nautical mile?
No. The statute mile used here equals 1.609344 km. A nautical mile equals 1.852 km.
How many miles are in a marathon?
A marathon is 42.195 km, approximately 26.22 statute miles.