Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Convert kilometres → miles
About this conversion
One kilometre equals 0.621371 miles. This is the most common distance conversion for runners comparing race distances across metric and imperial systems.
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Why this conversion matters
Race distances are measured differently depending on where you are: UK and US road races are usually signed in miles, while most of the world (and all official athletics records) use kilometres. Runners training off a kilometre-based plan but racing a mile-marked course — or vice versa — need this conversion to pace correctly on race day.
FAQ
Which is more accurate for race distances, km or miles?
Neither — both are exact once converted correctly (1 km = 0.621371 miles). The difference is only which unit a given race or country uses for its course markers.
Why do US races use miles but most other countries use km?
The US (along with the UK, to a lesser extent) retained the imperial system for everyday distance measurement, while international athletics and most of the world use the metric system.
How do I convert my training pace from min/km to min/mile?
Multiply your min/km pace by 1.60934 to get min/mile — or use our dedicated min/km to min/mile pace converter for an instant result.