Square Miles to Square Kilometers conversion

How to convert square miles to square kilometers?

Sure! Converting square miles to square kilometers involves understanding the relationship between miles and kilometers and then applying it to the area.

1 mile is approximately equal to 1.60934 kilometers. To find out how many square kilometers are in a square mile, you square this conversion factor:

$(1.60934)^2 \approx 2.58999$

So, 1 square mile is approximately 2.58999 square kilometers.

Real World Examples

1. New York City (particularly the borough of Manhattan):

   • Area: Approximately 22.7 square miles.
   • In square kilometers: $22.7 \times 2.58999 \approx 58.81$ square kilometers.

2. Hawaii (the Big Island):

   • Area: About 4,028 square miles.
   • In square kilometers: $4,028 \times 2.58999 \approx 10,432.6$ square kilometers.

3. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (in the U.S.):

   • Area: Roughly 816 square miles.
   • In square kilometers: $816 \times 2.58999 \approx 2,113.4$ square kilometers.

4. Lake Ontario:

   • Surface area: Approximately 7,340 square miles.
   • In square kilometers: $7,340 \times 2.58999 \approx 19,019.2$ square kilometers.

5. San Francisco:

   • Area: 47.355 square miles.
   • In square kilometers: $47.355 \times 2.58999 \approx 122.66$ square kilometers.

These conversions help illustrate how areas measured in square miles compare to those in square kilometers, providing a better understanding of spatial dimensions in different units.