Miles to km converter
1 mile = 1.60934 kilometres. Enter miles to get kilometres — or type into the km field for the reverse conversion.
1 mi = 1.61 km · 1 km = 0.62 mi
Miles to kilometres table
| Miles | Kilometres |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 1.61 km |
| 2 mi | 3.22 km |
| 3 mi | 4.83 km |
| 5 mi | 8.05 km |
| 10 mi | 16.09 km |
| 20 mi | 32.19 km |
| 26.2 mi | 42.16 km |
| 50 mi | 80.47 km |
| 100 mi | 160.93 km |
| 200 mi | 321.87 km |
| 500 mi | 804.67 km |
| 1,000 mi | 1,609.34 km |
26.2 miles = marathon distance (42.2 km).
Convert in your head
- Rough: miles × 1.6 (50 mi → 80 km).
- Fibonacci trick: 3 mi ≈ 5 km, 5 mi ≈ 8 km, 8 mi ≈ 13 km, 13 mi ≈ 21 km.
- Reverse: km × 0.6 (100 km → 62 mi).
For speeds, use the mph to km/h converter; sea and air distances use the nautical mile (1.852 km).
Miles in running: pace and race distances
| Race | miles | km |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mile (track classic) | 1 | 1.609 |
| 5K | 3.11 | 5 |
| 10K | 6.21 | 10 |
| Half marathon | 13.11 | 21.1 |
| Marathon | 26.22 | 42.195 |
Pace conversion: min/mile ÷ 1.609 = min/km — a 9:00 min/mile pace is about 5:36 min/km.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres are in a mile?
One statute mile is exactly 1.60934 kilometres. Quick rule: miles × 1.6 ≈ km — 50 miles ≈ 80 km.
How do I convert km to miles?
Multiply by 0.62137: 100 km ≈ 62 miles, 130 km ≈ 81 miles. Or divide by 1.609.
Is a nautical mile the same as a mile?
No — the nautical mile (1.852 km) is about 15 % longer than the statute mile (1.609 km). It's used in aviation and at sea; see our nautical-miles converter.
What's the Fibonacci trick for miles and km?
Consecutive Fibonacci numbers (3, 5, 8, 13, 21 …) approximate the conversion: 3 mi ≈ 5 km, 5 mi ≈ 8 km, 8 mi ≈ 13 km — because the ratio 1.609 is close to the golden ratio 1.618.
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