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mile

A mile (abbreviated: mi) is a unit of length which is well known in the United States. It is also known as a statute mile, and is equivalent to 5280 feet or 1760 yards. To convert a distance from miles to kilometers, multiply the number by 1.609. For quick, rough conversions from kilometers to miles, a distance stated in kilometers is approximately 2/3 of the number in miles (example: 100 km is roughly 66 mi and exactly 62.1 mi).

James M. Thomas, last updated October 11, 1999.

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