Convert miles to kilometers instantly. You can also swap units.
Miles โ Kilometers:
kilometers = miles ร 1.609344
Kilometers โ Miles:
miles = kilometers รท 1.609344
A mile (mi) is an imperial and US customary unit of distance. One mile equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers. Miles are commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for road distances.
A kilometers (km) is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters. Kilometers are used worldwide for measuring long distances such as travel, roads, and geography.
Example: 5 miles ร 1.609344 = 8.04672 km
| Miles | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.609 |
| 2 | 3.219 |
| 3 | 4.828 |
| 4 | 6.437 |
| 5 | 8.047 |
| 10 | 16.093 |
| 15 | 24.140 |
| 20 | 32.187 |
| 25 | 40.234 |
How many kilometers are in a mile?
One mile equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
Why do some countries use miles?
Miles are part of the imperial system historically used in the UK and still used in the US.
Is kilometer longer than a mile?
No. One mile is longer than one kilometer.
Miles and kilometers are both used to measure distance, but they belong to different measurement systems. Miles are mainly used in the United States and the UK, while kilometers are the global standard used almost everywhere else. This visual guide helps you instantly understand the size difference between the two units.
1 Mile = 1.609 Kilometers
This means kilometers are shorter units than miles. When converting from miles to kilometers, the number will always increase.
The kilometer bar is longer because multiple kilometers are needed to equal one mile.
If your car dashboard shows miles and a road sign shows kilometers, this conversion helps avoid confusion:
To convert miles to kilometers in your head:
Miles ร 1.6 โ Kilometers
This shortcut is accurate enough for navigation, travel planning, fitness tracking, and everyday use.