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1 mile to kilometers

1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers

Rounded to a practical precision: 1.61 km.

How the calculation works

One mile is 1.60934 kilometers, so:

1 mi × 1.60934 = 1.60934 km

Reversing it, 1.60934 kilometers ÷ 1.60934 returns 1 miles.

Nearby values

MilesKilometers
0.5 mi0.804672 km
1 mi1.60934 km
1.5 mi2.41402 km
2 mi3.21869 km
2.5 mi4.02336 km
3 mi4.82803 km

About these units

Mile (mi) — The international mile is exactly 1,609.344 metres, or 5,280 feet, and is the road-distance unit of the United States and United Kingdom.

Kilometer (km) — A kilometre is 1,000 metres and is the standard unit for road distances in most of the world.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometers is 1 mile?

1 mile is 1.60934 kilometers.

How do I convert miles to kilometers myself?

Multiply by 1.60934. To go back, divide by 1.60934 — or multiply by 0.621371.

Is this figure exact?

The conversion factor between the mile and the kilometer is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.

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