One international statute mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
How Many Kilometers Are in a Mile: explained
For quick mental conversion, multiply miles by about 1.6.
Five miles are about 8.05 kilometers.
Useful reference
Choose the correct unit system and assumptions before calculating. Exact conversions are better than rounded shortcuts when precision matters.
When the answer can differ
A nautical mile equals 1.852 kilometers instead.
Common questions
What should I remember?
One international statute mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
What is an easy mistake to avoid?
A nautical mile equals 1.852 kilometers instead.
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