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Convert Kilometers to Miles

Please provide values below to convert Kilometers [km] to Miles [mi].

Kilometers
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Miles
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How to Convert Kilometers to Miles

1 km = 0.621371192237334 mi

1 mi = 1.609344 km

Example: convert 10 km to mi: 10 km = 10 × 0.621371192237334 km = 6.2137119223733395 km

Kilometers

Definition: A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters.

History: The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 18th century in France to provide a standardized unit for long distances. Today, it is widely used for measuring geographical distances worldwide.

Miles

Definition: A mile (mi) is a unit of length commonly used in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers.

History: The mile has its origins in Roman times when it was based on 1,000 paces of a Roman soldier. Over time, the definition varied across regions until it was standardized in the 16th century in England as 5,280 feet.

Kilometers to Miles Conversion Table

KilometersMiles
0.01 km0.006213711922373339 mi
0.1 km0.0621371192237334 mi
1 km0.621371192237334 mi
2 km1.242742384474668 mi
3 km1.8641135767120018 mi
5 km3.1068559611866697 mi
10 km6.2137119223733395 mi
20 km12.427423844746679 mi
50 km31.068559611866696 mi
100 km62.13711922373339 mi
1000 km621.371192237334 mi

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