To convert 8 mile to kilometer, multiply by the conversion factor 1.609344. So, 8 × 1.609344 = 12.874752 kilometer. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 12.8748 kilometer.

8 mile equals exactly 12.874752 kilometer. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 12.8748 kilometer.

Objects measuring approximately 8 mile include the distance from Times Square to Yankee Stadium in New York City (about 8.5 miles), a common 8.0-mile training run for marathon runners, or an 8.0-mile segment of Interstate 95 in Virginia (e.g., from Exit 13 to Exit 16).

Converting mile to kilometer is useful for international travel, understanding global mapping and navigation systems, participating in international sports events, and adhering to metric standards in scientific, engineering, and commercial applications worldwide.

A simple mental shortcut is to multiply the miles by 1.6. For 8 miles, 8 x 1.6 = 12.8 kilometers. For more precision, remember the factor 1.609. Visualizing a known 8-mile route, like a specific highway segment, and associating it with its 12.87-kilometer equivalent can also aid memory.