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If we want to calculate how many Kilometers are 21 Miles we have to multiply 21 by 25146 and divide the product by 15625. So for 21 we have: (21 × 25146) ÷ 15625 = 528066 ÷ 15625 = 33.796224 Kilometers
So finally 21 mi = 33.796224 km