Kilometers to Miles Converter
Convert kilometers (km) to miles (mi) with our free distance converter. Accurate and easy conversions for travel, fitness, and navigation.
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How to Convert Kilometers to Miles
To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the kilometer value by 0.621371. This conversion is based on the fact that 1 kilometer equals 0.621371 miles.
Miles = Kilometers × 0.621371
Example:
To convert 5 kilometers to miles:
- Miles = 5 km × 0.621371
- Miles = 3.106855 mi
- Miles ≈ 3.11 mi
How to Convert Miles to Kilometers
To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the mile value by 1.60934. This conversion is based on the fact that 1 mile equals 1.60934 kilometers.
Kilometers = Miles × 1.60934
Example:
To convert 10 miles to kilometers:
- Kilometers = 10 mi × 1.60934
- Kilometers = 16.0934 km
- Kilometers ≈ 16.09 km
Common Kilometers to Miles Conversions
| Kilometers (km) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.62 mi |
| 5 km | 3.11 mi |
| 10 km | 6.21 mi |
| 42.195 km | 26.22 mi |
| 50 km | 31.07 mi |
| 100 km | 62.14 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the kilometer value by 0.621371. For example, to convert 10 km to miles: 10 km × 0.621371 = 6.21371 miles.
To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the mile value by 1.60934. For example, to convert 5 miles to km: 5 miles × 1.60934 = 8.0467 km.
Not exactly. 1 mile is equal to 1.60934 kilometers. The value 1.6 km is commonly used as an approximation in everyday calculations.
A standard marathon is 42.195 kilometers or 26.219 miles.
Different countries use different measurement systems. The United States primarily uses miles (imperial system), while most other countries use kilometers (metric system). Conversions are necessary when traveling between countries, interpreting international maps, or participating in international sports events.
100 km = 100 × 0.621371 = 62.1371 miles, which is approximately 62.14 miles.
50 miles = 50 × 1.60934 = 80.467 kilometers, which is approximately 80.47 km.
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