How do I convert Mile (mi) to Kilometer (km)?

1 mi equals 1.609344 km using SI-based conversion and precise factors.

What is the formula to convert Mile (mi) to Kilometer (km)?

This is a linear unit conversion using a constant factor between units.

Yes, it uses exact definitions or standardized constants (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm).

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Category: Length

Value From To Precision

1.609344 km

1 mi = 1.609344 km

High-precision rounding: 6 decimals

We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Length and applying exact factors where applicable.

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Length measures distance. SI base is the meter; many legacy units survive in trade and navigation.

Mile (mi)

1,609.344 meters.

History: Derived from Roman mile; international mile fixed by treaty in 1959.

Kilometer (km)

1,000 meters. Common for road and geographic distances.

History: Adopted with the metric system during the 19th century.