What is what the fuck is a kilometer?

A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 1,000 meters. It's widely used around the world for measuring distances, especially for geographical distances between cities or countries.

Here's a breakdown:

• Definition: 1 kilometer = 1000 meters. See more about definition.

• Usage: Used to measure long distances, like the length of roads, rivers, and the distance between cities. For example, "The distance between New York and Los Angeles is about 3,944 kilometers."

• Conversion: Common conversions include:

  • 1 kilometer ≈ 0.621371 miles
  • 1 mile ≈ 1.60934 kilometers. For more conversion.

• Origin: Part of the metric system, which was first adopted in France in the late 18th century. Understand the origin.