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Kilometer (km) - Definition and Overview

What is Kilometer?

The kilometer (km) is unit of length in the metric system equivalent to one thousand metres. 1 km is equivalent to approximately 0.6214 miles.

Summary

  • The kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1000 meters
  • It is commonly used to measure longer distances, such as the distance between cities or the length of a marathon
  • One kilometer is approximately equal to 0.6214 miles
  • The symbol for kilometer is "km".

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