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Walking + Running Distance on Apple Watch and iPhone
The total distance you cover on foot each day.
Where to find itHealth app > Browse > Activity > Walking + Running Distance
What it is
Distance adds context to steps. Two people can have the same step count and very different distances, depending on stride length.
How Apple measures it
iPhone and Apple Watch compute distance from steps, stride estimates and GPS when available.
What's a normal range?
Many adults cover 4 to 8 km (2.5 to 5 miles) on an average day.
What moves it
- Stride length and height
- GPS vs motion-only estimates
- Running vs walking
- Daily routine
- Calibration
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How far is 10,000 steps?
Usually 7 to 8 km (about 4.5 to 5 miles), depending on stride length.
Why is my distance off?
Without GPS the phone estimates from your stride. Outdoor workouts with GPS calibrate the watch and improve accuracy.
Related metrics
- Walking Step Length
- Walking Asymmetry
- Double Support Time
- Walking Steadiness
- Stand Hours
- Exercise Minutes
This page is general information, not medical advice. Ranges vary by age, sex, fitness and device. Talk to a clinician about anything that worries you.