Distance
Length, height, road distance, and dimensions.
Result
1 mi = 1.60934 km
Common examples
U.S. → Colombia
Conversion cheat sheet
Pick any unit on either side. Convert large distances to small measurements—and back again.
Quick reference
Common values you are likely to see while driving, checking weather, packing, or shopping.
Road distance
| mi | km |
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Driving speed
| mph | km/h |
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Luggage weight
| lb | kg |
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Temperature
| °F | °C |
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Small distance
| U.S. unit | Metric |
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Liquid volume
| U.S. unit | Metric |
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What changes in Colombia?
The high-value differences from everyday life in the United States.
Roads and distances
Signs use kilometers and km/h. Navigation apps normally switch automatically.
Weather
Forecasts use Celsius. 20°C is mild, 25°C is warm, and 30°C is hot.
Weight and shopping
Luggage, groceries, and body weight use kilograms. Produce may also be priced per 500 g.
Height and dimensions
Use centimeters and meters. Floorspace and property listings use square meters.
Fuel
Colombia is an exception: gasoline is commonly priced by the U.S. gallon, so the pump unit is familiar.
Electricity
Colombia generally uses 110V, 60Hz, Type A/B plugs—essentially the same plugs and power as the U.S.
Money
Prices use Colombian pesos. Dots often separate thousands: $50.000 COP means fifty thousand pesos.
Small volumes
Drinks, medicine, and toiletries use milliliters. 1 U.S. fl oz is about 30 mL.
Clothing and shoes
Brand sizing varies. Keep your foot length and key body measurements in centimeters rather than trusting a single size conversion.
Time and dates
You may see the 24-hour clock and day/month/year dates. 18:30 means 6:30 PM.
Reading Colombian numbers
In everyday price labels, a dot often marks thousands and a comma may mark decimals. Context matters: $12.500 is normally twelve thousand five hundred pesos, not twelve and a half pesos.