Hiking Time Calculator (Naismith)

Estimate hiking time from distance and ascent.

Distance

Total ascent

Estimated time 3.4

Estimated time 3 h 24 min

Formula: time = distance ÷ 5 + ascent ÷ 600 (hours)

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Distance = 12

3. Total ascent = 600

5. Estimated time = 3.4

6. Estimated time = 3 h 24 min

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Naismith's rule estimates walking time including climbing.

The math behind it

time = distance ÷ 5 km/h + ascent ÷ 600 m/h. Add rest stops separately.

12 km, 600 m ascent → ~3 h 24 min.

Descent?

Naismith ignores it; rough terrain adds time.