How to convert kilometres to miles
To convert kilometres to miles, multiply by 0.6214. One kilometre is about 0.6214 miles. Handy for running distances, car odometers and road signs abroad.
miles = kilometres × 0.6214
For example, 10 km × 0.6214 = 6.21 miles. A 5 km run is about 3.11 miles.
Kilometres to Miles conversion table
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Worked examples
Convert 5 km to miles
5 × 0.6214 = 3.11 miles — a popular race distance.
Convert 100 km/h to mph
Using the same factor, 100 km/h × 0.6214 = 62.1 mph.
Frequently asked questions
One kilometre is about 0.6214 miles.
A marathon is 42.195 km, which is 26.219 miles.
Yes. km/h to mph uses the same 0.6214 factor, because it is the same length ratio per hour.