Miles to Kilometers Converter

What is a Mile?

A mile (mi) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. One mile is equal to 1.60934 kilometers.

What is a Kilometer?

A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used to measure long distances, especially in countries that use the metric system. One kilometer equals 0.621371 miles.

How to Convert Miles to Kilometers?

To convert miles to kilometers, use the following formula:

1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers

The distance in kilometers (km) is equal to the distance in miles (mi) multiplied by 1.60934:

distance (km) = distance (mi) × 1.60934

Example

Convert 5 miles to kilometers:

5 mi = 5 mi × 1.60934 km/mi = 8.046700 km