Convert Kilometers to Miles

Convert a distance given in kilometers to miles using a standard conversion factor.

BeginnerTopic: Basic Python Programs

What You'll Learn

Working with floating-point numbers
Using constants for conversion factors
Applying a simple mathematical formula

Python Convert Kilometers to Miles Program

This program helps you to learn the fundamental structure and syntax of Python programming.

# Program to convert kilometers to miles

kilometers = float(input("Enter distance in kilometers: "))

conversion_factor = 0.621371  # 1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles
miles = kilometers * conversion_factor

print(kilometers, "km is equal to", miles, "miles")

Output

Enter distance in kilometers: 5
5.0 km is equal to 3.106855 miles

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1Read the distance in kilometers from the user.
2Multiply by the conversion factor 0.621371.
3Store the result in a miles variable.
4Print both the original and converted values.

Understanding Convert Kilometers to Miles

We use the standard conversion:

•1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles

So to convert kilometers to miles, we multiply by the conversion factor. This type of program is a common example of basic arithmetic with real-world meaning.

Note: To write and run Python programs, you need to set up the local environment on your computer. Refer to the complete article Setting up Python Development Environment. If you do not want to set up the local environment on your computer, you can also use online IDE to write and run your Python programs.

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