If 40% of the total distance equals to 500 km, find the total distance.

Let, the total distance be x

Given, 40% of x = 500 km

$\Rightarrow$$\frac{40}{100}$$\times$x = 500

$\Rightarrow$x = $\frac{500 \times 100}{40}$

$\Rightarrow$x = 1250 km

Therefore, the total distance is 1250 km.