Kilometers to Miles

To convert kilometers to miles, multiply by 0.621371. One kilometer equals about 0.62 miles, so 5 km is roughly 3.1 miles and a 10K race is 6.2 miles.

Miles remain the standard distance unit in the United States and the United Kingdom, while most of the world uses kilometers. This converter is handy for road trips, running events and comparing fuel economy figures. For the reverse conversion, use the miles to kilometers tool.