How to convert miles to km
- Type the distance in miles in the Value field.
- See the result in kilometers, highlighted at the top.
- You also see the distance in meters, feet, yards and nautical miles.
- Tap Copy result to take the equivalents with you.
The formula and examples
One mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometers. To convert, multiply the miles by 1.609: 10 mi is 16.09 km, 26.2 mi (a marathon) is 42.16 km and 60 mi is 96.56 km.
A mental shortcut: multiply the miles by 1.6, or add half and a bit more. 60 mph is about 97 km/h. Miles are used in the United States and the United Kingdom for road distances and speed limits.
Good to know
- The international statute mile (1609.344 m) is used; the nautical mile (1852 m) appears as a separate unit.
- The result is rounded to 8 significant digits.
- For speeds (mph to km/h), use the Speed category.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers is 10 miles?
16.09 km.
How many kilometers are in a mile?
1.609344 km.
How many kilometers per hour is 100 miles per hour?
160.93 km/h (use the Speed category).
Is a nautical mile the same as a statute mile?
No: a nautical mile is 1852 m and a statute mile is 1609.344 m.