How many steps is 2 km?
About 2,840 steps walking and 1,810 running for an average 5′7″ adult. Most people land between 2,610 and 3,030 walking steps.
2 km = 1.24 miles.
Based on a 27.6 in step. Measured your own? Use the miles to steps calculator.
Steps in 2 km by height
| Height | Walking (women) | Walking (men) | Running |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4′10″ | 3,287 | 3,271 | 2,089 |
| 5′0″ | 3,178 | 3,162 | 2,019 |
| 5′2″ | 3,075 | 3,060 | 1,954 |
| 5′4″ | 2,979 | 2,965 | 1,893 |
| 5′6″ | 2,889 | 2,875 | 1,835 |
| 5′8″ | 2,804 | 2,790 | 1,781 |
| 5′10″ | 2,724 | 2,711 | 1,731 |
| 6′0″ | 2,648 | 2,635 | 1,682 |
| 6′2″ | 2,576 | 2,564 | 1,637 |
| 6′4″ | 2,509 | 2,497 | 1,594 |
| 6′6″ | 2,444 | 2,433 | 1,553 |
Walking step ≈ 41.3% (women) / 41.5% (men) of height; running ≈ 65% of height, a rough average for easy running.
How long 2 km takes to walk
| Pace | Time | Steps per minute (5′7″) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mph (4.0 km/h) | 30 min | 95 |
| 3 mph (4.8 km/h) | 25 min | 114 |
| 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) | 21 min | 133 |
| 4 mph (6.4 km/h) | 19 min | 152 |
Walking 2 km burns about 98 calories at 150 lb and 130 at 200 lb (3 mph). Work out your own with the calories burned walking calculator.
Questions people ask
How many steps is 2 km?
About 2,840 steps walking for an average 5′7″ adult (roughly 2,605–3,027 depending on height), and about 1,810 steps running.
How long does it take to walk 2 km?
About 25 min at an average 3 mph, or 19 min at a brisk 4 mph.
How many calories does walking 2 km burn?
Roughly 98 calories for a 150 lb person and 130 for a 200 lb person at 3 mph (gross calories, ACSM walking equation).
Is 2 km the same as 10,000 steps?
No. 2 km is about 2,840 walking steps, so 10,000 steps is roughly 3.5× this distance (about 4.4 miles).