Kilometres to Miles Converter
Convert kilometres to miles instantly. Enter a km value and see the exact miles as you type. Essential for road trips, running events, and travel between metric and imperial countries.
Formula:[value] km ÷ 1.609 = [result] mi
How to convert Kilometres to Miles
km ÷ 1.609 = mi
For example: 10 km ÷ 1.609 = 6.214 mi
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| Kilometres (km) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.6214 mi |
| 2 km | 1.243 mi |
| 5 km | 3.107 mi |
| 10 km | 6.214 mi |
| 20 km | 12.43 mi |
| 42.2 km | 26.22 mi |
| 50 km | 31.07 mi |
| 100 km | 62.14 mi |
| 200 km | 124.3 mi |
| 500 km | 310.7 mi |
| 1,000 km | 621.4 mi |
About this conversion
Kilometres to miles is one of the most frequent road-distance conversions, especially relevant when travelling between countries using different systems. The UK uses miles on road signs; mainland Europe uses kilometres. One mile equals exactly 1.609344 km. The '5/8 rule' is a handy shortcut: multiply km by 5 and divide by 8 for an estimate within 0.5% accuracy. Running events are universally measured in kilometres (5K, 10K, half marathon = 21.097 km, marathon = 42.195 km), while US and UK road races are often described in miles. GPS navigation apps constantly perform this conversion for international drivers.