🛣️ Mile Converter

1 mile = 1.60934 km
1 mile = 1,609.34 m
1 mile = 5,280 feet

What is a mile?

The mile is a unit of distance used in the imperial system, where 1 mile equals exactly 1.60934 kilometers (1,609.34 meters). The United States and the United Kingdom express road distances, vehicle speeds, and running records in miles. While the metric system is standard in many countries, converting miles to kilometers is frequently needed when traveling abroad, following US sports, or understanding marathon distances.

How to convert miles to metric

To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the mile value by 1.60934. For meters, multiply by 1,609.34, and for feet multiply by 5,280. For example, the marathon distance of 26.2 miles is about 42.2 km (42,195 m), and a half marathon of 13.1 miles is about 21.1 km. To convert kilometers back to miles, divide by 1.60934.

When mile conversion is needed

When driving in the US or UK, road signs and speedometers show miles, so converting to km helps you gauge distance. Mile-to-kilometer conversion is also useful for comparing US marathon and running race records, overseas shipping distances, and flight mileage. It also comes in handy when a fitness app or GPS device is set to miles.