How to convert miles to kilometers
1 mile equals 1.60934 kilometers, so you multiply by 1.60934:
km = mi × 1.60934
Example
Let's convert 26.2 miles to kilometers:
26.2 mi = 42.1648 km
Going the other way
1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles. Use our kilometers to miles converter.
What is a mile?
A mile is 5,280 feet, or exactly 1,609.344 meters. The US and UK use miles for road distances and speed limits.
What is a kilometer?
A kilometer is 1,000 meters. Most countries use it for road distances and running races like the 5K and 10K.