Kilometer to Mile

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Result

0.6214

mi

Conversion rate: 1 km = 0.6214 mi

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: miles = kilometer × 0.6214

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Kilometer Mile
0.001 km 0.0006 mi
0.01 km 0.0062 mi
0.1 km 0.0621 mi
1 km 0.6214 mi
10 km 6.2137 mi
100 km 62.1371 mi
1000 km 621.3712 mi

History

Kilometer (km)

The kilometer, or km, is a unit in the metric system that equals 1,000 meters. It was established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution and soon became the default for measuring longer distances. The word “kilometer” is derived from the Greek for “thousand” (chilioi) and “measure” (metron). Kilometers are widely adopted for measuring travel distances, geographic features, maps, and sporting events in most countries. In contrast, the mile is still used in countries like the United States and the UK. The kilometer’s decimal structure makes calculations simple and has been essential to transportation planning, GPS technologies, and international measurement standards.

Mile (mi)

The mile, symbol mi, is an imperial unit of length traditionally defined as 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. Its origin dates back to Roman times, from mille passus, meaning a thousand paces. The mile became standardized in England in the 16th century and is widely used in the United States, the UK, and some Commonwealth countries. Miles are common in road distances, running races, and nautical contexts (converted into nautical miles at sea). Despite global metric adoption, the mile’s enduring presence demonstrates its historical and practical significance in transportation and navigation.

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