1 mile in km
1 mile is 1.609 kilometres. That is also 1,609.3 metres, or 1,760 yards.
Factors from their legal definitions.
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| One mile in metres | 1760 × 0.9144 m | 1,609.344 m |
| One kilometre in metres | 1,000 metres | 1,000 m |
| 1 mile in metres | 1 × 1,609.3 | 1,609.344 m |
| In kilometres | 1,609.3 ÷ 1,000 | 1.609 km |
Where the figures come from
- A yard in metres: 0.914 m per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
- Yards in a mile: 1,760 yards per mile. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.