Length
Kilometer vs Mile vs Meter
Quick reference table for unit conversions with key differences.
Reference Table
| Kilometerkm | Milemi | Meterm |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.3106856 | 500 |
| 1 | 0.6213712 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 1.242742 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 3.106856 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 6.213712 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 15.53428 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 31.06856 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 62.13712 | 100,000 |
| 500 | 310.6856 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 621.3712 | 1,000,000 |
About These Units
km
Kilometer
Symbol: km
The kilometer equals 1,000 meters. Used for measuring distances between cities, roads, and geographic features.
Used in: Worldwide (except US, UK for roads)
mi
Mile
Symbol: mi
The mile equals 1,609.344 meters. Used for road distances and speed limits in the US and UK.
Used in: United States, United Kingdom
m
Meter
Symbol: m
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light. Used universally in science and engineering.
Used in: Worldwide
Key Differences
- 1 km is equal to 0.6213712 mi.
- 1 km is equal to 1,000 m.
- 1 mi is equal to 1,609.344 m.