Miles to km
Common values
| From (mi) | To (km) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.000 |
| 0.2 | 0.322 |
| 0.4 | 0.644 |
| 0.6 | 0.966 |
| 0.8 | 1.287 |
| 1 | 1.609 |
| 1.2 | 1.931 |
| 1.4 | 2.253 |
| 1.6 | 2.575 |
| 1.8 | 2.897 |
| 2 | 3.219 |
One mile equals 1.60934 kilometres:
km = miles × 1.60934
- 1 mile × 1.609 = 1.609 km
- 60 miles × 1.609 = 96.56 km
- 100 miles × 1.609 = 160.93 km
Australians convert miles to km when interpreting US or UK road signs, understanding marathon distances quoted in miles (a standard marathon is 26.2 miles = 42.2 km), or when GPS devices default to miles. Running events in Australia use kilometres, but many training plans from the US use miles.
Australian marathons and fun runs are measured in kilometres. The City2Surf in Sydney is 14 km (8.7 miles). When Australian runners follow US training plans (common on apps like Strava or Garmin), they convert miles to km. A 5-mile race ≈ 8.05 km.
Frequently asked questions
- How many km is a mile? 1 mile = 1.609 km.
- What is 60 mph in km/h? 60 × 1.609 = 96.6 km/h.
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