The short answer
- 1 mi = 1.609344 km
- 1 km ≈ 0.6213712 mi
Worked example26.2 mi × 1.609344 = 42.16481 km
UNIT CONVERSION
← Length converterMiles to kilometres
To convert miles to kilometres, multiply the number of miles by 1.609344.
What the units mean
Mile. The international mile is exactly 1,609.344 metres, or 5,280 feet.
Kilometre. The kilometre is 1,000 metres.
Miles to kilometres table
| Miles (mi) | Kilometres (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.804672 |
| 1 | 1.609344 |
| 2 | 3.218688 |
| 3 | 4.828032 |
| 4 | 6.437376 |
| 5 | 8.04672 |
| 6 | 9.656064 |
| 7 | 11.26541 |
| 8 | 12.87475 |
| 9 | 14.4841 |
| 10 | 16.09344 |
| 12 | 19.31213 |
| 15 | 24.14016 |
| 20 | 32.18688 |
| 25 | 40.2336 |
| 30 | 48.28032 |
| 40 | 64.37376 |
| 50 | 80.4672 |
| 60 | 96.56064 |
| 70 | 112.6541 |
| 75 | 120.7008 |
| 80 | 128.7475 |
| 90 | 144.841 |
| 100 | 160.9344 |
| 150 | 241.4016 |
| 200 | 321.8688 |
| 250 | 402.336 |
| 500 | 804.672 |
| 1,000 | 1,609.344 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert miles to kilometres?
Multiply the number of miles by 1.609344. For example, 26.2 mi × 1.609344 = 42.16481 km.
How many kilometres are in one mile?
One mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometres.
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.