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up to 5 kilometers vs until 5 kilometers

Both "up to 5 kilometers" and "until 5 kilometers" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Up to 5 kilometers" implies a range that includes 5 kilometers, while "until 5 kilometers" suggests a stopping point before reaching 5 kilometers.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 690 views

up to 5 kilometers

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a range that includes 5 kilometers.

This phrase is used to express a maximum distance or limit that includes the specified value of 5 kilometers.

Examples:

  • The gas station is up to 5 kilometers away.
  • You can run up to 5 kilometers without stopping.
  • Mar 21, 2015 ... Natural tunnels left by lava flows under the Moon's surface may reach gargantuan proportions of up to 5 kilometers, a new model predicted.
  • It stretches 12 kilometers (7.5 mi), from Jordanfoss in the north to the damn at Hestefoss, and is up to 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) wide covering an area of 19.1 square ...
  • Combines sensor inputs to minimize false alarms. • Provides time of detection, direction and speed of threats. • Operates up to 5 kilometers from the sensor field.
  • Oct 22, 2015 ... The roars of male howler monkeys can be heard up to 5 kilometers away. Mariana Raño. The roars of male howler monkeys can be heard up to ...

Alternatives:

  • as far as 5 kilometers
  • up to a distance of 5 kilometers
  • up to 5 km
  • up to 5 km away
  • up to 5 km from here

until 5 kilometers

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in this context. It implies a stopping point before reaching 5 kilometers.

This phrase is used to indicate a point in distance that is the limit or endpoint before reaching 5 kilometers.

Examples:

  • We walked until 5 kilometers and then turned back.
  • The road is closed until 5 kilometers ahead.
  • While more distant, the apparent velocities of the planets are slower; these diminish from about 50 kilometers a second for Mercury, until 5 kilometers a second ...
  • Jul 29, 2015 ... Up the Gran San Bernardo climb, Bagioli went solo and remained so until 5 kilometers to go, when he was joined by Frankiny and Bouwman.
  • Mar 5, 2014 ... Up until 5 kilometers to go, the peloton was together heading into the sprint finish. The final kilometer included a roundabout and two turns.
  • May 16, 2015 ... There were few fans until 5 kilometers from the top, but from that point ahead we have found many families enjoying the Saturday out. Also the ...

Alternatives:

  • before reaching 5 kilometers
  • up to the point of 5 kilometers
  • until the 5-kilometer mark
  • until the 5 km point
  • until reaching 5 km

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