10 Miles to Kilometers
Result
10 mi = 16.0934 km
10 mi = 16.0934 km
How to Convert miles to kilometers
To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
Reverse: 16.0934 kilometers = 10 miles
Reverse: 16.0934 kilometers = 10 miles
kilometers to miles converterAbout These Units
miles (mi)
The mile has a storied past, originating from the Roman 'mille passus'—literally 'a thousand paces,' where a pace was two steps. The modern 'statute mile' of 5,280 feet was codified during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in 1593 to align with agricultural surveys (furlongs). While most of the world has switched to kilometers, the mile remains the king of the road in the United States and United Kingdom.
Walking at a brisk pace, you can cover a mile in about 15-20 minutes.
Commonly used in: US and UK highway distances, Speed limits (mph), Frequent flyer programs, Running (the 4-minute mile), Railway trackage.
kilometers (km)
The kilometer (km) is the standard unit for measuring geographic distances in most of the world. Adopted alongside the original metric system in France, it quickly replaced traditional units like leagues and versts. It is exactly 1,000 meters. The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek word 'chilioi', meaning thousand. Today, it is used for everything from road signs and speed limits to calculating orbital altitudes of satellites.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans about 2.7 kilometers.
Commonly used in: Road signs and maps, Vehicle odometers, Long-distance running (5k, 10k), Astronomy (planetary radii), Flight altitudes (in metric countries).