How to convert miles to kilometres
To convert miles to kilometres, multiply by 1.6093. One mile equals about 1.6093 kilometres. Useful for travel, running and reading distances in metric countries.
kilometres = miles × 1.6093
For example, 10 miles × 1.6093 = 16.09 km. A 26.2-mile marathon is 42.2 km.
Miles to Kilometres conversion table
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Worked examples
Convert 10 miles to km
10 × 1.6093 = 16.09 km.
Convert 60 mph to km/h
60 × 1.6093 = 96.6 km/h.
Frequently asked questions
One mile equals about 1.6093 kilometres.
A half marathon is 13.1 miles, which is about 21.1 km.
Yes. A 70 mph limit is about 113 km/h using the same factor.