Outdoor & Survival
Hiking time calculator
Hike duration (Naismith’s rule) from distance and ascent.
- Instant
- Free
- Private (processed locally)
- No sign-up
Estimate the hiking time
Enter the distance, the ascent and your flat speed: the tool gives the hiking time and the distance/climb breakdown.
Naismith’s rule
- 1 h per 5 km on the flat
- + 1 h per 600 m of ascent
- Excludes breaks and photos
- Estimate, adapt to the terrain
Example
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 12 km |
| Ascent | 600 m |
| Speed | 5 km/h |
| Hiking time | ≈ 3 h 24 |
Indicative estimate. 100% local calculation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Naismith’s rule?
An estimate: 1 hour per 5 km on the flat, plus 1 hour per 600 m of ascent.
How does the tool compute it?
Time = distance ÷ flat speed + ascent ÷ 600 m/h. You can adjust your speed.
Are breaks included?
No: add your break, photo and meal time separately.
Is it accurate?
It is an estimate: terrain, pack, weather, fitness and descent can change the real duration.