Kilometer to Mile Converter
Easily convert between kilometers and miles with our free online tool.
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About Kilometers and Miles:
Kilometer: The kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1,000 meters. It's the standard unit for expressing distances between geographical locations in most part of the world.
Mile: The mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. The value of 1 mile is 5,280 feet or approximately 1,609.344 meters.
Basic Facts:
- 1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles
- 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers
- The kilometer is used in most countries of the world
- The mile is used in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries
- The international mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters
Accurate conversions are essential in navigation, science, engineering, and other international communications.