1 Mile (mi) to Kilometer (km)
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Direct Answer
1 mi = 1.609344 km
Formula: km = mi × 1.609344. This page supports instant conversion, reference table checks, and related unit links.
About this conversion
The mile is a unit of length used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom. One mile equals 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards, originating from the Roman 'mille passuum' (thousand paces).
The kilometer is the standard unit of distance in the metric system, used by most countries worldwide. It equals 1,000 meters and is the go-to unit for road distances outside the US and UK.
Typical uses
- Road distances and speed limits in the US and UK
- Running and cycling race distances
- Aviation and GPS navigation
- Converting US road signs when traveling abroad
Common reference values
- 1 mi = 1.609344 km
- 5 mi = 8.04672 km
- 10 mi = 16.09344 km
- 26.2 mi = 42.164813 km
Tip: A quick mental estimate: multiply miles by 1.6 to get kilometers. For example, 10 miles ≈ 16 km.
Did you know? The marathon distance of 26.2 miles is exactly 42.195 kilometers.
Educational reference — always verify critical measurements (medical, engineering, legal) with primary sources.
// mile Conversion table kilometer
| Mile (mi) (mi) | Kilometer (km) (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 1.609344 km |
| 2 mi | 3.218688 km |
| 5 mi | 8.04672 km |
| 10 mi | 16.09344 km |
| 20 mi | 32.18688 km |
| 25 mi | 40.2336 km |
| 50 mi | 80.4672 km |
| 100 mi | 160.9344 km |
| 250 mi | 402.336 km |
| 500 mi | 804.672 km |
| 1000 mi | 1,609.344 km |
How to convert
Mile (mi) → Kilometer (km)
To convert from Mile (mi) (mi) to Kilometer (km) (km)，multiply your value by 1.609344.
For example，10 mi = 16.09344 km.
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