km to Miles Calculator
Convert any distance or speed between kilometres and miles instantly. Includes a quick reference table for common distances and speeds.
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What should I know about Key Conversions?
1 mile = 1.60934 kilometres exactly (since 1959). 1 kilometre = 0.62137 miles. Quick mental conversion: multiply miles by 1.6 to get kilometres, or multiply kilometres by 0.6 to get miles (close enough for most purposes). 60 mph = 96.56 km/h. 100 km/h = 62.14 mph. Common running distances: 5K = 3.1 miles, 10K = 6.2 miles, half marathon = 13.1 miles = 21.1 km, full marathon = 26.2 miles = 42.195 km.
What should I know about Common Road Distances?
5 miles = 8.05 km. 10 miles = 16.09 km. 26.2 miles (marathon) = 42.195 km. 100 miles = 160.93 km. 500 miles = 804.7 km. London to Edinburgh is approximately 400 miles (643 km) by road. London to Paris is approximately 286 miles (460 km) via Eurotunnel. John o' Groats to Land's End is approximately 874 miles (1,407 km) by road — the classic end-to-end UK challenge.
What do I need to know about Speed Limits Reference?
UK speed limits in mph: 20 mph = 32 km/h (residential areas). 30 mph = 48.3 km/h (standard urban). 40 mph = 64.4 km/h. 60 mph = 96.6 km/h (single carriageway rural). 70 mph = 112.7 km/h (motorway maximum). EU limits in km/h: 50 km/h = 31.1 mph (urban). 80–100 km/h = 50–62 mph (rural). 130 km/h = 80.8 mph (French motorway). Germany: no general motorway speed limit on unrestricted Autobahn sections, though 130 km/h is the recommended speed.
What's the key thing to understand about Travel Safety and Preparation?
Before any international trip: check the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice for your destination at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice — advisories change frequently. Register your trip with the FCDO if travelling to a high-risk destination. Take two copies of all documents (passport, insurance, bookings) — one in luggage, one left at home with a trusted contact. Share your itinerary with someone at home. Travel insurance is not optional — a single overseas medical emergency can cost tens of thousands of pounds without cover. Always check your policy explicitly covers your specific activities (winter sports, watersports, high-altitude trekking often need separate cover) and any pre-existing medical conditions, since a mismatch here is the most common reason claims get refused.