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Length/Distance | Convert from league [US statute] to mile [international] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (league [US statute]) League is a unit of distance long common in Europe and Latin America, although no longer an official unit in any nation. Unit Definition (mile [international]) The mile is one of the most common measurements of distance. It originates from the Latin word for 1000, 'mille'. Originally a mile was the distance a Roman legion could march in 1000 paces. In medieval Britain, several mile units were used, including the modern mile defined as 8 furlongs (1609 meters). Note that French, Scottish and Irish miles varied from the English. In 1592, Parliament defined the statute mile to be 8 furlongs or 1609.344 meters.
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