Distance Converter
Convert distance units for travel and mapping.
Kilometres (km)
16.09344
10 Miles (mi)
Metres (m)
16,093.44
Nautical miles (nmi)
8.689762
Yards (yd)
17,600
Feet (ft)
52,800
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 metres — used in aviation and marine navigation.
In-depth explanation
Convert travel distances between miles, kilometres, metres, yards, feet, and nautical miles. Everything runs locally in your browser — your inputs are not uploaded to produce the result.
One mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometres. A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 metres. It is used in aviation and marine navigation.
Both share many units. Distance focuses on travel-scale choices; Length is better for short measurements. Tweak the inputs above to compare options, then copy or note the result you need.
A statute mile is 1.609344 km exactly. A nautical mile is 1,852 m and is what knots are built on. Mixing nautical and road miles is a classic aviation/marine mistake.
Use Distance for journeys; use Length for a room or a piece of timber. Metres appear in both because people still say “800 m to the station”.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres in a mile?
One mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometres.
What is a nautical mile?
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 metres. It is used in aviation and marine navigation.
Length vs distance converter?
Both share many units. Distance focuses on travel-scale choices; Length is better for short measurements.
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