5,718 Steps to Miles
Covering 5,718 steps in a day means covering close to 2.86 miles of ground. If a landmark helps more than a number, that's about one loop around Green Lake in Seattle. NHANES accelerometer data puts the average American at 8,818 steps a day. This step count comes out to about 65% of that.
Distance
2.86Miles≈ one loop around Green Lake in Seattle
Walk Time
57 min
Calories
229 kcal
vs. US Avg
65%
Steps to Your Next Goal
How 5,718 steps stacks up against a few common step and distance goals.
5K
482more steps
10K
6,682more steps
15K
12,882more steps
Half Marathon
20,482more steps
Walking this instead of driving saves about 1,144g CO2 (2.52 lb).
Full breakdown →That 229 kcal is the flat estimate. Your real number changes with weight and pace.
Personalized breakdown →Jump to Another Step Count
Distance Snapshot
- ≈ one loop around Green Lake in Seattle
- Also in range: the length of Golden Gate Park, end to end
Guess the Distance
Which is farther: 5,718 steps, or A typical walked 9 holes of golf?
Not quite.
5,718 Steps to Miles, By Height
The 2,000-steps-per-mile figure above is a flat average. Stride length actually scales with height, so the same 5,718 steps covers a different distance depending on how tall the walker is.
| Height | Distance |
|---|---|
| Short (~5'2") | 2.32 mi |
| Average (~5'7") | 2.50 mi |
| Tall (~6'2") | 2.76 mi |
Keep This Up
If 5,718 steps became a daily habit instead of a one-time count, here's what it adds up to over time.
| Period | Steps | Distance | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 40,026 | 20 mi | 1,601 kcal |
| Monthly | 171,540 | 85.8 mi | 6,862 kcal |
| Yearly | 2,087,070 | 1,043.5 mi | 83,483 kcal |
Where 5,718 Steps Ranks
Activity levels are commonly grouped by daily step count. Here's where 5,718 steps falls.
| Activity Level | Daily Steps |
|---|---|
| Sedentary | Under 5,000 |
| Low Active | 5,000–7,499 |
| Somewhat Active | 7,500–9,999 |
| Active | 10,000–12,499 |
| Highly Active | 12,500+ |
Did You Know?
A large 2017 smartphone study across 46 countries (published in Nature) found average daily step counts varying enormously by country, roughly 4,000 to nearly 6,900. The researchers found that inequality in step counts within a country predicted obesity rates better than the average did.
George Meegan's 1977-1983 trek from the southern tip of South America to Alaska covered roughly 19,000 miles on foot the entire way, still recognized as the longest unbroken walking journey ever recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5,718 steps a lot?
It's less than the average U.S. adult walks in a day. 5,718 steps is about 65% of the NHANES-measured daily average of 8,818 steps.
How long does it take to walk 5,718 steps?
At an average walking pace of about 3 mph, 5,718 steps takes roughly 57 min. Walking slower or faster will shift that time up or down.