Convert miles to kilometers
Accurate tool to convert between mi and km
Length
Miles
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
Kilometers
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.
Formula
To convert from miles to kilometers, multiply the length by 1.60934.
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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table
| miles (mi) | kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.60934 |
| 2 | 3.21869 |
| 5 | 8.04672 |
| 10 | 16.0934 |
| 25 | 40.2336 |
| 50 | 80.4672 |
| 100 | 160.934 |
| 500 | 804.672 |
| 1000 | 1609.34 |
| 2500 | 4023.36 |
| 5000 | 8046.72 |
| 10000 | 16093.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert miles to kilometers?
To convert from miles to kilometers, multiply the length by 1.60934.
How many kilometers in 1 miles?
1 miles is equal to 1.60934 kilometers.
What is a miles?
The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.
What is a kilometers?
The kilometer is a unit of length equal to one thousand meters.