About this calculator
Every unit is converted through metres. One inch is exactly 2.54 cm, one foot is 0.3048 m, and one mile is exactly 1,609.344 m, so 1 km is about 0.621371 miles.
Worked example
12 km × 1,000 ÷ 1,609.344 = 7.4565 miles. A 10 km run is about 6.21 miles, and a marathon (42.195 km) is 26.2 miles.
How to use the length converter
- Enter the value.
- Choose the from.
- Choose the to.
- Read the result — it updates as you type.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles are in a kilometre?
One kilometre is about 0.621371 miles, and one mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometres.
How many centimetres are in a foot?
One foot is exactly 30.48 centimetres.