Walking Pace Calculator
Time, distance and pace for walks and hikes, including Naismith's rule for climbs.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Total time
- 3:35:00
- Walking time
- 3:15:00
- Extra for ascent
- 35:00
- Pace
- 13:20 per km (21:27 per mile)
- Steps (0.75 m stride)
- 16,000
- Calories (70 kg walker)
- 695 kcal
Working
- 112 km / 4.5 km/h = 2:40:00
- 2Naismith: 350 m / 600 = 35:00 extra
Quick answer
Walking time is distance divided by pace, plus about one minute for every 10 metres of ascent under Naismith's rule.
time = distance / speed + ascent m / 600 hours
How to use the Walking Pace Calculator
- 1Enter the route distance and the speed you actually sustain, usually 4 to 5 km/h on flat paths.
- 2Add total ascent from your map or GPX file so Naismith's rule can apply.
- 3Include planned break time to get a realistic finishing time.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Distance12 km
- Walking speed4.5 km/h
- Total ascent350 m
- Break time20 minutes
Results
- Total time3:35:00
- Walking time3:15:00
- Extra for ascent35:00
- Pace13:20 per km (21:27 per mile)
- Steps (0.75 m stride)16,000
- Calories (70 kg walker)695 kcal
- 12 km / 4.5 km/h = 2:40:00
- Naismith: 350 m / 600 = 35:00 extra
Frequently asked questions
What is Naismith's rule?
Allow one hour per 5 km plus an extra hour for every 600 m of ascent. It has been the hillwalking planning standard since 1892.
Should I adjust for a heavy pack?
Yes. Drop your speed by roughly 0.5 km/h for a pack over 10 kg, and more on rough ground.
About this calculator
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