I don't know the answer but:
Where did the distance of 1650 yds come from?
I know it is close to 1 mile but why wasn't a rounder number like 1600 or 1700 chosen?:confused:
Parents
Former Member
You're right, 1650 yards is almost 1500 meters.
Also, Kirk, to answer your question, 1500 meters is commonly called the metric mile.
In case you want the actual distances:
1500 meters = 1640.42 yards
1500 meters = .93 miles
so
1 mile = 1609.34 meters
Why not swim 1600 meters, and call that the metric mile, since it technically is? I have no idea.
Reply
Former Member
You're right, 1650 yards is almost 1500 meters.
Also, Kirk, to answer your question, 1500 meters is commonly called the metric mile.
In case you want the actual distances:
1500 meters = 1640.42 yards
1500 meters = .93 miles
so
1 mile = 1609.34 meters
Why not swim 1600 meters, and call that the metric mile, since it technically is? I have no idea.
