Distance Converter – Miles, Kilometers, Feet & More

Convert between miles, kilometers, meters, feet, inches, and yards instantly. Free distance and length converter.

Last updated: 2026-03-09

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Distance Conversion Reference

This converter handles the most common distance and length units. All conversions go through meters as the base unit.

1 mile = 1.6093 km = 5,280 ft

1 km = 0.6214 mi = 3,280.84 ft

1 m = 3.2808 ft = 39.37 in

1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m

1 yd = 3 ft = 0.9144 m

Miles, feet, inches, and yards are part of the imperial/US customary system. Kilometers and meters are the international metric standard. The US, UK, and a few other countries still use imperial units for everyday distances.

Distance conversion FAQs

Answers to common questions about distance and length units.

How do I quickly convert miles to km?

Multiply by 1.6. Example: 10 miles × 1.6 = 16 km. For more precision, use 1.6093. Fun trick: consecutive Fibonacci numbers approximate the conversion (3 mi ≈ 5 km, 5 mi ≈ 8 km).

What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?

A statute mile is 5,280 feet (1,609 m). A nautical mile is 6,076 feet (1,852 m). Nautical miles are used in aviation and marine navigation because they correspond to one minute of latitude.

Why are there 5,280 feet in a mile?

The mile comes from the Roman 'mille passus' (1,000 paces = 5,000 Roman feet). In 1593, England standardized it to 5,280 feet to align with the furlong system (8 furlongs of 660 feet each).

How tall is 6 feet in metric?

6 feet = 1.8288 meters, or approximately 183 cm. A quick estimate: feet × 30 gives centimeters (6 × 30 = 180 cm).

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