How to Change Distance Units on Your Phone from Kilometers to Miles

Learn how to easily switch your phone's distance units from kilometers to miles in just a few steps.

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Your phone might be set to use the metric system. You can change this in the settings of the specific app or the device itself. For instance, in Google Maps, go to Settings > Navigation settings > Distance units and switch to miles. On an iPhone, go to Settings > General > Language & Region and set the region to a country that uses miles.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I find distance settings on my Android phone? Open your maps app, navigate to settings, and look for distance unit options to change from kilometers to miles.
  2. Can I change distance units on all maps apps? Most map applications allow you to adjust distance units; check the settings or help section of the specific app you're using.
  3. Why does my phone show kilometers instead of miles? Your phone is likely configured to use metric system settings; changing your region settings can switch it to imperial units.