How to Switch Between KM and Miles in Google Maps and Apple Maps

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How to Change Kilometers to Miles in Apple Maps

To change KM to Miles (or vice versa) on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, all you need to do is change your device’s region settings. Once the relevant region is set, Apple Maps should follow suit. As there is no direct way to access Apple Maps on the web, you can instead use DuckDuckGo. Here’s how to do it.

On iPhone or iPad

Note:The following changes will be implemented system-wide for all your device apps and services.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand tap onGeneral. Here, tap onLanguage & Region.

Step 2:Then, tap onMeasurement System. Here, tap on theUSorUK.

Note: If you select the USA, it will display the imperial units, i.e., in miles and feet. Whereas, if you select the UK, it will show the metric units, i.e., kilometers or meters.

This will allow you to change KM to miles and vice versa on iPhone or iPad. You can also change your region to match the local metrics on your device.

Also Read:How to fix Apple Maps not working on iPhone

On Mac

Step 1:Click on theApple logoat the top-left corner of your screen and selectSystem Settings.

Step 2:Click onGeneralon the sidebar.

Step 2:Then, click onLanguage & Region.

Step 3:Next to the Measurement system, selectUSas your current region.

This should immediately apply the settings and change miles to kilometers in Apple Maps. Additionally, if you want to change from kilometers to miles in Apple Maps, change the region again to use miles.

On the Web

While there is no straightforward way to use Apple Maps on your web browser, you can use DuckDuckGo as an intermediary to get Apple Maps features on your desktop. Using this, you can also switch your maps between miles and KM. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenDuckDuckGoon any browser and click on thehamburger menu icon.

Step 3:Then, click onAll Settings/Settings. This will open the settings page.

Step 4:Click on theRegion drop-downand select acountrythat uses KM, like India. If you’re going for miles, then select another relevant region.

Step 5:Then, scroll down and click onSave and Exit.

Although this will immediately apply the changes, you might need to refresh all your currently open tabs for them to reflect the same.

How to Change Kilometers to Miles in Google Maps

Just like Apple Maps, you can change the unit of measurement from miles to KM in Google Maps as well. Since it’s available on both, desktop and mobile, this task has become much easier. Here’s how.

On Android and iPhone App

Step 1:OpenGoogle Mapson your phone > tap on yourprofile picture icon>Settings.

Step 2:Scroll down and tap onDistance units> selectKilometers.

Tip:You can also tap on miles if you wish to change kilometers to miles in Google Maps.

Tip:You can alsouse Google Maps to find the elevationof a location.

On the Web

Step 1:OpenGoogle Mapson your web browser and use the search bar to insert the places in theadd pointandlast point.

Step 2:Then, open thedirections panel.

Step 3:Here, click onOptions.

Step 4:Then, click onkm. Once done, click onClose.

You can also click on miles to change the unit. Clicking on Automatic will ensure Google Maps adapts the measurement units according to your region’s preferred metric system.

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Last updated on 26 June, 2024

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