Meaning of the word km in English

What does km mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

km

US /kɪˈlɑːmɪtər/
UK /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/

Abbreviation

kilometer

Example:
The distance to the next town is 10 km.
We drove for several hundred km before reaching our destination.