Convert kilometers to miles
Accurate tool to convert between km and mi
Length
Kilometers
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Formula
To convert from kilometers to miles, divide the length by 1.60934.
kilometers (km)
Description
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
History
Part of the original metric system adopted in France in the 1790s.
Symbol Origin
From 'kilo' (thousand) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
The standard unit for road distances and speed limits in most of the world.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A kilometer is about 0.62 miles. It takes about 10-12 minutes to walk a kilometer at a moderate pace.
miles (mi)
Description
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
History
Originated from the Roman mile (mille passus), which was 1,000 double paces of a Roman soldier.
Symbol Origin
From Latin 'mille', meaning thousand.
Usage Context
Used for long-distance travel and speed limits in the US and UK.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A nautical mile is different from a land mile; it's based on the circumference of the Earth.
Quick Conversion Table
| kilometers (km) | miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.621371 |
| 2 | 1.24274 |
| 5 | 3.10686 |
| 10 | 6.21371 |
| 25 | 15.5343 |
| 50 | 31.0686 |
| 100 | 62.1371 |
| 500 | 310.686 |
| 1000 | 621.371 |
| 2500 | 1553.43 |
| 5000 | 3106.86 |
| 10000 | 6213.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert kilometers to miles?
To convert from kilometers to miles, divide the length by 1.60934.
How many miles in 1 kilometers?
1 kilometers is equal to 0.621371 miles.
What is a kilometers?
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.