Length Converter
Different length systems appear in travel, maps, screen dimensions, engineering and construction. The metric system uses kilometres, metres, centimetres and millimetres; the imperial and US customary systems commonly use inches, feet, yards and miles. Nautical miles are distinct.
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Unit Converter
Length converter: kilometres, miles, metres and inches
Different length systems appear in travel, maps, screen dimensions, engineering and construction. The metric system uses kilometres, metres, centimetres and millimetres; the imperial and US customary systems commonly use inches, feet, yards and miles. Nautical miles are distinct.
Common length conversion examples
- 1 kilometre = 1,000 metres
- 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometres
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres
- 1 foot = 30.48 centimetres
- 1 nautical mile = 1,852 metres
How many kilometres are in a mile?
Multiply miles by 1.609344 to get kilometres. Multiply inches by 2.54 to get centimetres. Divide by these constants to reverse the direction. Always check whether a source says miles or nautical miles.
Are miles and nautical miles the same?
No. A statute mile equals 1,609.344 metres, while a nautical mile equals 1,852 metres. Nautical miles are especially common in marine and aviation navigation.