How far is 10 km?
10 kilometers is 6.2 miles — that is like covering a 5K twice. Expect about 1 hour of moving time at 10 km/h, or 2 hours at a 5 km/h walking pace.
10K makes a great first Daily Distance goal — reachable in a handful of outings, but far enough that finishing it feels like something.
Set your number below and the planner will show how few days a week it actually takes. The Run Across America app tracks every one of them.
Step 1: Convert 10 kilometers and set your goal
Whether you think in miles or kilometers, you can figure out about how far you want to go this season with this handy distance converter. Now you know how far 10 kilometers is!
Step 2: Chart your path to 10 kilometers
Now, how will you achieve it? One day at a time. Customize the options to match your week and this planner will map out a steadier path to your goal.
10 kilometers broken down by how often you move
The chart above follows the live season calendar. If you would rather plan against a round number of days, here is what 10 kilometers works out to each time you get moving.
| Plan length | 3 days / week | 5 days / week | 7 days / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days |
0.8 km
0.5 mi |
0.5 km
0.3 mi |
0.3 km
0.2 mi |
| 60 days |
0.4 km
0.2 mi |
0.2 km
0.1 mi |
0.2 km
0.1 mi |
| 90 days |
0.3 km
0.2 mi |
0.2 km
0.1 mi |
0.1 km
0.1 mi |
10 kilometers: common questions
How many miles is 10 kilometers?
10 kilometers is 6.2 miles.
What does 10 kilometers compare to?
10 kilometers is like covering a 5K twice.
How long does it take to cover 10 kilometers?
About 1 hour of moving time at 10 km/h, or 2 hours at a 5 km/h walking pace. Most people spread it across a whole season rather than a single effort.
How far do I need to go each time I get moving to reach 10 kilometers?
Over a 60-day season, moving three days a week, that is about 26 days of 0.4 km (0.2 mi) each. Use the planner on this page to adjust the schedule to your own week.
Good to know
This is an estimate, not a rulebook. Go further than the plan suggests and you'll get there sooner; take a day off and you can make it up later. Nobody is behind.
Does everything count, or just running?
Everything. Walk, bike, hike, swim, push a stroller — if it gets you moving, it counts toward your distance.
Do bonus challenges count toward my goal?
Yes. Bonus challenges pop up throughout the season, and the distance you cover in one counts like any other
activity. The planner above counts the upcoming ones, so the distance it suggests each time you get moving
already allows for them.