League

lea

Historical unit approximately 3 miles

About League (lea)

Historically the distance a person could walk in one hour, the league has varied considerably across cultures but is most commonly taken as 3 statute miles (4.828 km). Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' refers to the distance traveled, not depth -- 20,000 leagues equals roughly 80,000 km, or twice around the Earth.

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Length
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lea
Also known as
leagues
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a League (lea)?

Historical unit approximately 3 miles

How many Meter (m) are in one League (lea)?

One League (lea) equals 4,828.03 Meter (m).

How many Kilometer (km) are in one League (lea)?

One League (lea) equals 4.828 Kilometer (km).

How many Centimeter (cm) are in one League (lea)?

One League (lea) equals 482,803.2 Centimeter (cm).

How do I convert League to Meter?

To convert League to Meter, multiply the value by 4,828.03 (1 lea = 4,828.03 m).