Convert Mile (mi) to Kilometer (km)

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What is Mile (mi)?

A mile (symbol: mi) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is currently defined as 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards (approx 1,609 meters).

History

The mile originated from the Roman 'mille passus', meaning 'thousand paces'.

Current Use

Used in the US and UK for measuring long distances, such as road distances involved in transportation.

What is Kilometer (km)?

A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.

History

Derived from the Greek 'chilioi' (thousand) and 'metron' (measure). It was officially adopted in France in 1795.

Current Use

The standard unit for expressing distances between geographical places on land in most of the world.

Mile (mi) to Kilometer (km) Conversion Table

Mile (mi)Kilometer (km)
0.01 mile0.016093 kilometer
0.1 mile0.160934 kilometer
1 mile1.609344 kilometer
2 mile3.218688 kilometer
3 mile4.828032 kilometer
4 mile6.437376 kilometer
5 mile8.04672 kilometer
10 mile16.09344 kilometer
20 mile32.18688 kilometer
50 mile80.4672 kilometer
100 mile160.9344 kilometer
1000 mile1,609.344 kilometer