1 Miles to Kilometers
1 mi = 1.609 km
Kilometers (km)
1.609
1 mi = 1.609 km
How the conversion works
A mile is an imperial unit of length used mainly in the United States and the United Kingdom. A kilometer is the metric unit used almost everywhere else. One mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters, or 1.609344 kilometers.
Formula: kilometers = miles × 1.609344
Quick reference
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.609 |
| 2 | 3.219 |
| 5 | 8.047 |
| 10 | 16.093 |
| 26.2 | 42.164 |
FAQ
- How many km is exactly 1 mile?
- 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers (often rounded to 1.61 km).
- How do I convert miles to km in my head?
- Multiply the miles by 1.6 for a quick estimate. For example, 5 miles ≈ 8 km.
- Is a mile longer than a kilometer?
- Yes. One mile is about 61% longer than one kilometer.