Kilometer to mile converter (km to mi)

Conversion Formula

1 km = 0.62137119223733 mi

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
   1 Mile = 1609.344 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 km = (1000 m) / (1609.344 m/mi) = 0.62137119223733 mi
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in km by 0.62137119223733 to get the equivalent in mi

Example Conversion

Convert 5 km to mi:

5 km × 0.62137119223733 = 3.1068559611867 mi