Kilometers to Miles Converter
Use our free kilometers to miles converter to instantly convert distance in kilometers (km) to miles (mi). Enter kilometers to get the accurate miles result, plus the km to miles formula, examples, and a quick conversion reference.
What is a Kilometers to Miles Converter?
A kilometers to miles converter is a tool that converts a distance measured in kilometers (km) into miles (mi). Kilometers are part of the metric system used in most countries, while miles are commonly used in the United States and a few other places.
If you need an easy way to convert kilometers to miles for travel, running, cycling, or road signs, this converter applies the standard conversion factor automatically and formats the result so it’s easy to read.
Kilometers to Miles Formula
To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the distance in kilometers by 0.62137119223733.
For quick mental math, many people use the approximation 1 km ≈ 0.62 miles.
A quick reference: 1 kilometer equals about 0.6214 miles.
If you’re converting km to miles distance for a run or drive, 10 km is about 6.21 miles.
How to Convert Kilometers to Miles
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Enter the distance in kilometers (km).
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Multiply the km value by 0.62137119223733.
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The result is the distance in miles (mi).
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Round the miles value to the precision you need (often 2 decimals for everyday use).
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply kilometers by 0.62137119223733. Formula: miles = km × 0.62137119223733.
1 kilometer equals 0.62137119223733 miles (about 0.6214 miles).
Yes. For quick estimates, use 1 km ≈ 0.62 miles. For accurate results, use the full factor 0.62137119223733.
Yes. If you have km/h and want mph, multiply by 0.62137119223733 (since only the distance unit changes).
That’s a different conversion (kilometers to decimeters). This tool specifically converts kilometers (km) to miles (mi).