Kilometres to Miles

Convert kilometres to miles.

Convert kilometres to miles for road trips in the UK or US, GPS distance comparisons, and running distances at international events.

Frequently asked questions

1 kilometre equals 0.62137 miles. Conversely, 1 mile equals 1.60934 kilometres.

Multiply the number of kilometres by 0.62137. A useful rule of thumb: 8 km ≈ 5 miles, or divide km by 1.6.

100 kilometres equals 62.14 miles. On a UK motorway, 60 mph is nearly equivalent to 100 km/h.

Miles are legally protected for road signage in the UK. Replacing all signs would cost billions, and successive governments have deferred the transition indefinitely.