Square Miles to Square Kilometers Converter

Instantly convert square miles to square kilometers (or reverse) with a live bidirectional calculator.

Area Converter

Common Conversions

mi² km²

Conversion Factor

1 mi² = 2.58998811 km²

Based on: 1 mile = 1.609344 km (exact, SI)

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Summary

Instantly convert square miles to square kilometers (or reverse) with a live bidirectional calculator.

How it works

  1. Type a square-mile value in the top field — the square-kilometer result appears immediately.
  2. Or type a square-kilometer value in the bottom field to convert back to square miles.
  3. The conversion formula and factor are shown below both fields for transparency.
  4. Click the swap button to flip which unit you are entering.
  5. Use the copy button next to each result to copy the value to your clipboard.

Use cases

  • Compare country or state land areas reported in different unit systems.
  • Convert real-estate land parcels between US customary and metric units.
  • Check geographic survey results that mix mi² and km² measurements.
  • Verify textbook or Wikipedia area figures against your own calculations.
  • Convert wildfire, deforestation, or flood coverage between unit systems.
  • Academic geography and cartography coursework.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu