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Formula

This calculator works out average speed and pace from time and distance. The formula for speed is:

Speed (km/h) = Distance (km) ÷ Time (hours)

And pace is the inverse, usually expressed in minutes per kilometre:

Pace (min/km) = Time (minutes) ÷ Distance (km)

Where:

• Time is the total time taken, in hours (or converted to minutes for pace).
• Distance is the distance covered, in kilometres.
• Speed is the average speed in kilometres per hour.
• Pace is the average time per kilometre in minutes.

Worked Example

Using the defaults from the calculator: time = 1 hour, distance = 5 km.

Step 1: Calculate speed: 5 km ÷ 1 hour = 5 km/h.

Step 2: Calculate pace: (1 hour × 60 minutes) ÷ 5 km = 60 ÷ 5 = 12 minutes per km.

So the average speed is 5.00 km/h and the average pace is 12.00 min/km.

When to Use This Calculator

Use this when you’ve completed a run, walk, cycle, or any trip and you know the total time and distance. It gives you a quick average, which is useful for training logs, event planning, or just curiosity. For example, if you walked 10 km in 2 hours, your speed is 5 km/h and your pace is 12 min/km.

The calculator works in metric units, but you can easily convert: 1 mile ≈ 1.609 km. If your distance is in miles, multiply by 1.609 to get kilometres. For pace in minutes per mile, divide 60 by speed in mph.

How to Read the Results

The first output, speed, is the headline number—it tells you how fast you were moving on average. The second output, pace, is more common among runners and walkers because it expresses effort per distance. A lower pace means faster. For example, 5 min/km is faster than 6 min/km.

Note that this is an average—it doesn’t account for stops, hills, or changes in speed. If you paused for a traffic light, your actual moving time is shorter, so your true moving speed would be higher. For most casual use, the average is fine.

Common Mistakes and Limitations

• Mixing units: Entering distance in miles but expecting km/h will give a wrong answer. Always convert to the same unit system first.
• Using minutes instead of hours: The speed formula needs time in hours. If you have 30 minutes, use 0.5 hours, not 30.
• Rounding too early: If you round speed to 2 decimals before computing pace, you might get a slightly different pace. This calculator rounds only at the end.
• Ignoring elevation: The formula assumes flat terrain. Climbing hills makes your actual effort higher than the average speed suggests.

The formula is a simple average, so it doesn’t model acceleration, wind resistance, or terrain. For precise training metrics, you’d need a GPS watch with power or heart rate data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this for walking as well as running?

Yes, the formula works for any activity where you know total time and distance—walking, running, cycling, even driving. Just enter the time and distance, and you’ll get the average speed and pace.

What if I know my speed but not my pace?

You can calculate pace from speed: pace (min/km) = 60 ÷ speed (km/h). For example, if you’re going 10 km/h, your pace is 6 min/km.

How do I convert miles to kilometres?

Multiply the number of miles by 1.60934 to get kilometres. For a rough estimate, 1 mile is about 1.6 km.

Why is my pace lower than I expected?

Your pace is higher (slower) if you include stops. The calculator uses total time, not moving time. If you want moving pace, subtract rest time from the total before entering it.

Does this work for treadmill workouts?

Yes, but treadmills often show speed in km/h or mph directly. If you know the distance and time, you can still use this calculator to get pace.

What’s the difference between speed and pace?

Speed is distance per time (km/h), while pace is time per distance (min/km). They are reciprocals. Runners usually use pace, drivers use speed.

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in t | Time | hours | 1 | 0
in d | Distance | km | 5 | 0
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / t | 2
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t * 60 / d | 2