Distance Converter
Convert distances between kilometers (km) and miles (mi) quickly and accurately. Perfect for travel planning and navigation.
How it works
How to Convert Distance
Our distance converter makes it easy to switch between kilometers and miles. Enter a distance value and select the conversion direction.
Example 1: City Distance
Convert 100 km to miles. Using the conversion factor: 100 × 0.621371 = 62.14 miles. A 100 km journey is approximately 62 miles.
Example 2: Marathon Distance
A marathon is 26.2 miles. Convert to kilometers: 26.2 ÷ 0.621371 = 42.16 km. A marathon is approximately 42 kilometers.
Example 3: Road Trip
If you're planning a 500 km road trip, that's approximately 310.69 miles. For a 200 mile journey, that's about 321.87 km.
Formula
Kilometers to Miles: Miles = Kilometers × 0.621371
Miles to Kilometers: Kilometers = Miles ÷ 0.621371 (or Miles × 1.60934)
Conversion Factor
1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles
1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
Common Distances
- 1 km ≈ 0.62 miles
- 5 km ≈ 3.11 miles (common running distance)
- 10 km ≈ 6.21 miles
- 42.16 km = 26.2 miles (marathon distance)
- 100 km ≈ 62.14 miles