Walking time for 2 km at every pace
| Speed | Pace /mile | Pace /km | Time | kcal (60 kg) | kcal (75 kg) | kcal (90 kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mph (4.0 km/h) · easy stroll | 24:00 | 14:55 | 0:29:50 | 91 | 114 | 137 |
| 3.0 mph (4.8 km/h) · average walk | 20:00 | 12:26 | 0:24:51 | 86 | 108 | 129 |
| 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h) · brisk walk | 17:09 | 10:39 | 0:21:18 | 82 | 103 | 124 |
| 4.0 mph (6.4 km/h) · fast walk | 15:00 | 9:19 | 0:18:38 | 80 | 99 | 119 |
Calories: ACSM walking equation, flat ground, gross kcal — gross calories include the energy you would burn at rest anyway, which is why slower (longer) walks show slightly higher totals. Steps: about 2,900 for an adult of average height.
Time to walk 2 km
Tips for walking 2 km
- Start at a conversational pace and settle into a rhythm; most people naturally walk around 100–120 steps per minute.
- Plan water and fuel for anything over about 90 minutes.
- Walking a race? Check the course cut-off time. The run-walk calculator shows how adding short running intervals speeds you up.
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Last reviewed: October 2026 · Health disclaimer