How this calculator works
The international mile is exactly 1,609.344 m and the international yard is exactly 0.9144 m. Dividing one by the other gives exactly 1,760 yards per mile. A mile is also 5,280 feet, and a quarter mile is 440 yards. Running tracks and drag strips are often measured in yards or quarter miles, while road distances use miles or kilometres. This page keeps the factors exact and only rounds the display.
Formula
miles = yards / 1760. yards = miles x 1760. metres = yards x 0.9144. kilometres = yards x 0.0009144.
Worked example
1,760 yd = 1 mi. 440 yd = 0.25 mi. 100 yd = 0.0568182 mi. 880 yd = 0.5 mi. 5,280 yd = 3 mi. 1 mi = 1,609.344 m = 1.609344 km. 17,600 yd = 10 mi.
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Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in a quarter mile?
A quarter of 1,760 yards is 440 yards. That is also 1,320 feet or about 402.336 m.
Why are there 1,760 yards in a mile?
The mile was historically 5,280 feet, and the international yard is exactly three feet. Dividing 5,280 by three gives the 1,760 yards that have defined the mile since the 1959 agreement.
Is a mile the same as a nautical mile?
No. A statute mile is 1,609.344 m, while a nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m and is a separate unit used in navigation. A nautical mile is about 2,025.4 yards.
How do I convert yards to kilometres?
Choose kilometres as the output unit, or multiply yards by 0.0009144. A 1,000 yard distance is 0.9144 km, a little under a kilometre.