Turn kilometers into miles you can picture.
Type a distance in kilometers to get the exact miles, or type miles to convert the other way. See meters, feet and nautical miles alongside it, plus a race-distance reference table.
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Edit either field. The other one updates live. 1 mile = 1.609344 km exactly.
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Kilometers and miles explained
The Kilometer-to-Mile Conversion Factor
One kilometer equals approximately 0.6214 miles. Equivalently, 1 mile = 1.609344 km exactly. To convert km to miles, multiply by 0.6214 or divide by 1.609. Quick mental math: 100 km ≈ 62 miles, 50 km ≈ 31 miles.
When Americans Encounter Kilometers
US users encounter km when traveling abroad (every country except US/UK/Liberia/Myanmar uses km on road signs), reading international news, watching international sports (track and field, soccer), using metric fitness apps, or working with scientific data. Translating km to miles is essential for mental sense of distance.
Reference Conversions
1 km = 0.62 mi. 5 km = 3.11 mi (5K race). 10 km = 6.21 mi (10K race). 21.1 km = 13.1 mi (half marathon). 42.2 km = 26.2 mi (full marathon). 100 km = 62.14 mi. 1000 km = 621 mi (a long drive across most countries).
Speed Conversions
For speed in km/h to mph, the same factor applies: multiply km/h by 0.6214. So 100 km/h = 62.14 mph (typical European highway), 130 km/h = 80.78 mph (German autobahn), 50 km/h = 31.07 mph (urban speed limit).
Common questions
How many miles is 10 km?
10 km equals 6.21 miles.
How many miles is 100 km/h on a European autobahn?
100 km/h equals about 62 mph. 130 km/h (common European limit) is about 81 mph.
What is a 5K in miles?
5 km = 3.107 miles, the shortest standard road race distance. A 10K is 6.214 miles.
How long is a half marathon?
21.1 km = 13.1 miles, exactly half a full marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 mi).
What's the difference between a nautical and statute mile?
Statute mile (used on roads) = 1.609 km. Nautical mile (aviation, marine) = 1.852 km. The two are not interchangeable.
All conversion runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. Values use the international statute mile (1.609344 km). Nautical miles (1.852 km) are shown separately for aviation and marine use.