Bhuvan PoudelHow yards and miles are converted
An international mile contains exactly 1,760 yards. Both units use the international foot.
miles = yards ÷ 1,760; yards = miles × 1,760; metres = yards × 0.9144
- Choose the direction and enter a distance of zero or more. Decimal distances are allowed.
- Divide yards by 1,760 for miles. Multiply miles by 1,760 to get yards.
- For mixed units, take whole miles and express the remaining distance in yards.
- A yard is three feet, or exactly 0.9144 metres. Divide metres by 1,000 for kilometres.
Worked example: 2,000 yd ÷ 1,760 = 1.1364 mi. That is 1 mi 240 yd, or 1,828.8 m and 1.8288 km.
Common yard distances in miles
| Yards | Miles | Miles and yards | Kilometres equivalent | Metres equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.0006 mi | 0 mi 1 yd | 0.0009 km | 0.9144 m |
| 10 yd | 0.0057 mi | 0 mi 10 yd | 0.0091 km | 9.144 m |
| 100 yd | 0.0568 mi | 0 mi 100 yd | 0.0914 km | 91.44 m |
| 440 yd | 0.25 mi | 0 mi 440 yd | 0.4023 km | 402.336 m |
| 880 yd | 0.5 mi | 0 mi 880 yd | 0.8047 km | 804.672 m |
| 1,000 yd | 0.5682 mi | 0 mi 1,000 yd | 0.9144 km | 914.4 m |
| 1,760 yd | 1 mi | 1 mi 0 yd | 1.6093 km | 1,609.344 m |
| 2,000 yd | 1.1364 mi | 1 mi 240 yd | 1.8288 km | 1,828.8 m |
| 5,000 yd | 2.8409 mi | 2 mi 1,480 yd | 4.572 km | 4,572 m |
| 7,000 yd | 3.9773 mi | 3 mi 1,720 yd | 6.4008 km | 6,400.8 m |
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Distances use international miles. Mixed values show whole miles and remaining yards.
Things to consider
- A 7,000 yd golf course is about 3.98 mi, excluding walking between holes.
- 440 yd is exactly a quarter mile. It is not the same as 400 m.
- For swimming, multiply pool length by the number of lengths swum.
- These are international miles, not nautical miles.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in a mile?
One international mile is exactly 1,760 yards, or 5,280 feet. A yard is exactly three feet. The Feet to Yards Converter and Feet to Miles Converter use the same length definitions.
How do I convert yards to miles?
Divide yards by 1,760. For example, 2,000 yards is about 1.1364 miles. To convert miles back to yards, multiply by 1,760.
How long is a golf hole or course in miles?
Divide its yardage by 1,760. A 440 yd hole is 0.25 mi, and a 7,000 yd course is about 3.9773 mi. Course yardage describes the playing distance, not your total walking route.
Is 440 yards a quarter mile?
Yes. Four distances of 440 yd total 1,760 yd, exactly one mile. A modern 400 m running track is shorter than a 440 yd track. Use the Kilometers to Miles Converter for distances measured in kilometres.
How do I convert swimming yards to miles?
Multiply the pool length in yards by the number of lengths, then divide by 1,760. For example, 80 lengths of a 25 yd pool total 2,000 yd, about 1.1364 mi. Check whether the pool length is in yards or metres, and whether a lap means one or two lengths.
Are nautical miles the same as miles?
No. A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 metres, about 2,025.37 yards. An international mile is 1,760 yards, or 1,609.344 metres. This converter uses international miles, not nautical miles.