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

MilesKilometres
1 mi1.61 km
2 mi3.22 km
3 mi4.83 km
5 mi8.05 km
10 mi16.09 km
20 mi32.19 km
26.2 mi42.16 km
50 mi80.47 km
100 mi160.93 km
200 mi321.87 km
500 mi804.67 km
1,000 mi1,609.34 km

26.2 miles = marathon distance (42.2 km).

Convert in your head

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

Racemileskm
1 mile (track classic)11.609
5K3.115
10K6.2110
Half marathon13.1121.1
Marathon26.2242.195

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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