The short answer
- 1 km ≈ 0.6213712 mi
- 1 mi = 1.609344 km
Worked example10 km ÷ 1.609344 = 6.213712 mi
UNIT CONVERSION
← Length converterKilometres to miles
To convert kilometres to miles, divide the number of kilometres by 1.609344.
What the units mean
Kilometre. The kilometre is 1,000 metres.
Mile. The international mile is exactly 1,609.344 metres, or 5,280 feet.
Kilometres to miles table
| Kilometres (km) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6213712 |
| 2 | 1.242742 |
| 3 | 1.864114 |
| 5 | 3.106856 |
| 8 | 4.97097 |
| 10 | 6.213712 |
| 15 | 9.320568 |
| 20 | 12.42742 |
| 21.0975 | 13.10938 |
| 25 | 15.53428 |
| 30 | 18.64114 |
| 40 | 24.85485 |
| 42.195 | 26.21876 |
| 50 | 31.06856 |
| 60 | 37.28227 |
| 80 | 49.7097 |
| 100 | 62.13712 |
| 120 | 74.56454 |
| 150 | 93.20568 |
| 200 | 124.2742 |
| 250 | 155.3428 |
| 300 | 186.4114 |
| 400 | 248.5485 |
| 500 | 310.6856 |
| 1,000 | 621.3712 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert kilometres to miles?
Divide the number of kilometres by 1.609344. For example, 10 km ÷ 1.609344 = 6.213712 mi.
How many miles are in one kilometre?
One kilometre is about 0.6213712 miles.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.