Converters & Units tool

Km to Miles Converter

The Km to Miles Converter converts metric distances into miles and back again. Type in either box and the other updates immediately, so the page doubles as a miles-to-kilometers tool.

A kilometer is about 0.6214 miles, so metric distances always look smaller in miles. That is why a 100 km/h limit reads as 62 mph. The table covers walking, running and driving distances so you can sanity-check any figure quickly.
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Formula used

miles = kilometers × 0.62137119 · kilometers = miles × 1.609344

How to use the Km to Miles Converter

  1. Type a distance in kilometers.
  2. Read the result in miles.
  3. Or type miles to convert back to kilometers.
  4. Use the table for distances such as 5 km, 10 km or a marathon.

About this tool

The Km to Miles Converter is built for speed and accuracy: every calculation runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device and the result updates as you type. It works equally well on a phone, a tablet or a desktop, and it is free to use as many times as you like.

Common use cases

  • Converting driving distances for a US road trip.
  • Translating race distances such as a half marathon.
  • Reading speed limits in miles per hour.
  • Comparing fuel economy figures between markets.

Tips for the best result

  • Use the latest figures you have - even a small change in rate or term can shift the outcome by hundreds.
  • For annual figures, divide by 12 to get a monthly number you can compare with the result.
  • Bookmark this page and revisit the calculation as the inputs change.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles is 1 km?

About 0.6214 miles. Multiply kilometers by 0.62 for a close estimate.

Does this include nautical miles?

No, it converts statute miles. A nautical mile equals 1.852 km and is used at sea and in aviation.