Distance Calculator
Convert distances between different units including miles, kilometers, meters, feet, and yards.
How many kilometers are in a mile?
1 mile = 1.609 kilometers (km). Formula: km = miles x 1.609. Example: 10 miles = 16.09 km, 100 miles = 160.9 km. Reverse: miles = km / 1.609 (or x 0.621). Example: 10 km = 6.21 miles. Common distances: 5K race = 3.1 miles, 10K = 6.2 miles, Half marathon (21.1 km) = 13.1 miles, Marathon (42.2 km) = 26.2 miles.
What is the difference between miles and nautical miles?
Statute mile (land): 5,280 feet = 1.609 km. Used for roads, running, everyday distance. Nautical mile (sea/air): 6,076 feet = 1.852 km. Based on Earth's circumference (1 minute of latitude). Used in aviation and maritime. 1 nautical mile = 1.15 statute miles. Example: 100 nm = 115 miles = 185 km. Knots measure speed in nautical miles per hour.
How far is 10,000 steps in miles and kilometers?
Average stride: 2.5 feet per step. 10,000 steps = 25,000 feet = 4.73 miles = 7.6 km. Varies by: Height (taller people = longer stride), walking speed, terrain. Rough estimates: 2,000 steps ≈ 1 mile, 5,000 steps ≈ 2.5 miles, 10,000 steps ≈ 5 miles. Fitness trackers calculate based on your specific stride length. 10,000 steps = daily health recommendation, burns ~300-500 calories depending on weight.
How do I measure walking or running distance?
Methods: GPS watch/phone app (most accurate), Pedometer (counts steps, estimates distance), Measure route beforehand (Google Maps, MapMyRun), Track laps (400m track = 0.25 miles per lap), Mile markers (roads/trails). Apps: Strava, Nike Run Club, MapMyRun, Apple Health, Google Fit. Standard track: 4 laps = 1 mile = 1.6 km. Football field: ~100 yards = 300 feet, 17.6 lengths = 1 mile.