Miles to Kilometers Converter
Convert miles to kilometers and kilometers to miles with our easy-to-use calculator. Perfect for travel planning, running distances, and understanding international measurements.
Miles to Kilometers
About Miles and Kilometers
Miles are used in the United States and United Kingdom, while kilometers are used in most other countries. 1 mile equals approximately 1.609 kilometers.
Common Conversions
Conversion Formula
To convert miles to kilometers: kilometers = miles × 1.60934
To convert kilometers to miles: miles = kilometers ÷ 1.60934
Conversion Results
Conversion Result
Common Distance Conversions
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Conversion Formula
Miles to Kilometers
Kilometers = Miles × 1.609344
This is the exact conversion factor. For most practical purposes, using 1.60934 is sufficiently accurate.
Kilometers to Miles
Miles = Kilometers ÷ 1.609344
Alternatively, you can multiply kilometers by 0.621371 to get miles.
Quick Approximation
For a quick mental calculation: Multiply miles by 1.6 to get a close approximation of kilometers.
Example: 10 miles × 1.6 = 16 kilometers (actual: 16.0934 km)
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