How to Convert Miles to Kilometers
Converting miles to kilometers is necessary when traveling internationally or using metric measurements. One mile equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers by international definition.
To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the mile value by 1.609344. For example, 100 miles x 1.609344 = 160.9344 kilometers. This conversion is useful for road trips abroad, running races, flight distances, and understanding metric speed limits.
Most countries use kilometers for distance measurements, so converting from miles helps with navigation, fuel efficiency calculations, and understanding distances on international maps and GPS systems.
Quick Tips
- 1 mile = 1.609 km (miles are bigger)
- 1 kg = 2.205 lbs (roughly double + 10%)
- Temperature: (°F - 32) × 5/9 = °C
Frequently Asked Questions
1 mile equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
Multiply the mile value by 1.609344 to get kilometers.
100 miles equals approximately 160.93 kilometers.
Yes, 1 mile is defined internationally as exactly 1.609344 km.