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Miles to Kilometers (mi to km)

Convert miles to kilometers with the exact factor defined by NIST (1.609344), a ready table and worked examples.

The exact definition

The international mile is 5,280 feet, and since a foot is exactly 0.3048 m, a mile is exactly 1,609.344 m (1.609344 km).

Formula

Kilometers = Miles × 1.609344. To convert miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.609344.

Miles to Kilometers table

MilesKilometers
11.609
23.219
34.828
58.047
6.29.978
1016.093
13.121.082
1524.14
2032.187
26.242.165
3048.28
5080.467
6096.561
65104.607
70112.654
100160.934
200321.869
500804.672

Values are rounded to 3 decimal places for display. The factor itself is exact, so any rounding comes only from the last digit shown.

Worked examples

A marathon of 26.2 mi is 42.165 km (the official distance is 42.195 km, because 26.2 is itself rounded). A speed of 60 mph is 96.561 km/h.

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FAQ

Is a mile exactly 1.609344 km?

Yes, for the international mile. The old U.S. survey mile was slightly longer, but NIST retired the survey foot at the end of 2022.

Sources

Last checked: 29 October 2026.

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