Global Fuel CalculatorMiles to Kilometres Converter
American road signs, UK speed limits and plenty of car odometers still count in miles, while most of the world's maps count in kilometres. Enter a distance in miles and get the exact kilometre figure, useful for anything from trip planning to checking a fuel economy claim.
One mile is exactly 1.609344 km. The common shortcut of multiplying by 1.6 is close but undershoots by about 0.6%, and that adds up: 250 miles is 402.34 km, while the shortcut says 400.
Miles to Kilometres Converter
The conversion formula
km = miles × 1.609344
Worked example: 100 mi = 160.93 km
Need it the other way round? Use the Kilometres to Miles Converter.
Miles to Kilometres conversion table
| mi | km |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.61 |
| 5 | 8.05 |
| 10 | 16.09 |
| 50 | 80.47 |
| 100 | 160.93 |
| 250 | 402.34 |
| 500 | 804.67 |
| 1,000 | 1,609.34 |
How to use the Miles to Kilometres Converter
- Enter your value. Type the figure you want to convert, in miles.
- Check the units. Make sure "From" shows miles and "To" shows kilometres. Press Swap to reverse them.
- Read the result. The answer appears straight away, worked out as km = miles × 1.609344.
- Check common values. Compare against the conversion table below if you want to sanity-check a figure.
Common questions
How many kilometres is 1 mile?
Exactly 1.609344 kilometres.
How do I convert miles to km by hand?
Multiply by 1.609344. For a quick estimate, multiplying by 1.6 gets you within about half a percent.
What is 60 mph or 70 mph in km/h?
60 mph is 96.56 km/h and 70 mph is 112.65 km/h.
Why do the UK and US still use miles?
Mostly tradition, and the cost of replacing every road sign. That's also why the UK has the odd mix of miles on the road, litres at the pump and MPG in the brochure.
Can I enter miles directly in the fuel calculators?
Yes. Switch the distance unit to "mi" and the calculators do the conversion for you.