Miles to km

One mi equals 1.609344 km. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

miles km
1 mi 1.609344 km
2 mi 3.218688 km
3 mi 4.828032 km
5 mi 8.04672 km
10 mi 16.09344 km
15 mi 24.14016 km
20 mi 32.18688 km
25 mi 40.2336 km
50 mi 80.4672 km
100 mi 160.9344 km
500 mi 804.672 km
1000 mi 1609.344 km

How to use

  1. Enter the number of miles in the field.
  2. The result in km updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: km = mi × 1.609344. Going back the other way, one km is 0.6213711922 mi.

Where the odd number comes from

The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.

km = mi × 1.609344

Frequently asked questions

How many km are in one miles?

One mi is 1.609344 km.

How do I convert miles to km?

Multiply by the factor: km = mi × 1.609344.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert km back to miles?

One km is 0.6213711922 mi — or open the reverse page linked below.

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