Use this calculator to estimate the pace for a variety of activities, including running, walking, and biking. The calculator can also be used to estimate the time taken or distance traveled with a given pace and time or distance.
How to Calculate Running Pace, Distance, Time, and Speed
Calculate Pace
Divide your run time by your distance.
Example: 3 miles in 30 minutes = 10 minutes per mile pace.
Calculate Distance
Divide your running time by your pace.
Example: 32 minutes at 8 min/mile = 4 miles.
Calculate Time
Multiply your pace by your distance.
Example: 3 miles at 9.5 min/mile = 28.5 minutes (28 minutes, 30 seconds).
Calculate Speed
Divide your run distance by your run time.
Example: 2.5 miles in 20 minutes = 0.125 miles per minute.
Common Running Events
| Event | Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | 3.1 | 5 |
| 10K | 6.2 | 10 |
| Half Marathon | 13.1094 | 21.0975 |
| Marathon | 26.219 | 42.195 |
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How it Works & Formula
These formulas show the relationships between time, distance, pace, and speed. Running pace is defined as the time required to cover a specific unit distance (e.g., minutes per mile or minutes per kilometer). Speed is the distance covered per unit time (e.g., miles per hour or kilometers per hour).
Practical Examples
To finish a marathon (26.2 miles) in 4 hours: Choose "Calculate Pace" in the calculator, enter 4 hours, 00 min, 00 sec for time, and 26.2 miles for distance. Your average pace needs to be 9 min, 9.62 sec per mile (or 9:09.62 minutes per mile).
To run a half marathon (13.1 miles) at an average pace of 10 minutes, 30 seconds per mile: Choose "Calculate Time", enter 13.1 miles for distance, and 10 min 30 sec per mile for pace. You can expect to finish in 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 33 seconds. Your average speed will be 5.71 mph.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate running pace?
Divide your total run time by your distance. E.g., if you ran 3 miles in 30 minutes: 30 min ÷ 3 mi = 10 minutes per mile pace.
How do I calculate run distance?
Divide your total running time by your pace. E.g., if your pace is 8 minutes per mile and you ran for 32 minutes: 32 min ÷ 8 min per mi = 4 miles.
How do I calculate run time?
Multiply your pace by your distance. E.g., if your pace is 9.5 minutes per mile and you ran 3 miles: 9.5 min per mi × 3 mi = 28.5 minutes (which is 28 minutes, 30 seconds).
How do I calculate running speed?
Divide your run distance by your run time. E.g., if you ran 2.5 miles in 20 minutes: 2.5 mi ÷ 20 min = 0.125 miles per minute (which is 7.5 miles per hour).
What are the standard distances for common running events?
Marathon: 26.219 miles (42.195 km) | Half Marathon: 13.109 miles (21.098 km) | 10K: 6.2 miles (10 km) | 5K: 3.1 miles (5 km).