Distance Converter
Convert between kilometers, miles, feet and other distance units
Distance Converter
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About Distance Units
Distance is a numerical measurement of how far apart objects or points are. The SI unit of length is the meter (m), but many other units are in common use.
Common Distance Units
- Kilometer (km) - Equal to 1,000 meters, commonly used for longer distances.
- Meter (m) - The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
- Centimeter (cm) - Equal to 1/100 of a meter.
- Mile (mi) - A unit of length commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom. 1 mile equals approximately 1.60934 kilometers.
- Yard (yd) - Equal to 3 feet or approximately 0.9144 meters.
- Foot (ft) - Equal to 12 inches or approximately 0.3048 meters.
- Inch (in) - Equal to 1/12 of a foot or approximately 2.54 centimeters.
Common Conversions
- 1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles
- 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
- 1 meter = 3.28084 feet
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- 1 yard = 3 feet