Where does the 0.9 factor come from?

It approximates the calories burned per kilogram of body weight per kilometer walked/run (roughly 0.9 kcal/kg/km), a commonly used estimate for moderate-pace walking or jogging.

Does terrain or pace change this estimate?

Yes, this gives a general estimate for flat, moderate-effort walking or running — incline, pace, and terrain all affect actual calorie burn, sometimes significantly.

Calories to Distance Calculator

Estimate the distance you'd need to walk or run to burn a target number of calories, based on your body weight, along with an approximate step count for that distance.

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Distance Needed: 4.76 km
Approximate Steps: 6,249

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Formula

Distance (km) = Calories / (Body Weight(kg) × 0.9)

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