Length conversion
5 mi to km
8.047 km
5 miles = 8.047 kilometres. Exact factor: km = mi × 1.609344.
Live converter
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The formula
km = mi × 1.609344
Worked example: 5 × 1.609344 = 8.047 km.
Values near 5 mi
| mi | km |
|---|---|
| 4.25 | 6.84 |
| 4.5 | 7.242 |
| 4.75 | 7.644 |
| 5this page | 8.047 |
| 5.25 | 8.449 |
| 5.5 | 8.851 |
| 5.75 | 9.254 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert miles to kilometres?
Apply the formula km = mi × 1.609344. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 5 mi in km?
5 mi equals 8.047 km. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 5 mi.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The statute mile is exactly 1.609344 km. A nautical mile is different again, at 1.852 km exactly.