Convert kilometer to league
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to league [lea], or Convert league to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to League
1 km = 0.207123730745778 lea
Example: convert 15 km to lea:
15 km = 15 × 0.207123730745778 lea = 3.10685596118667 lea
Kilometer to League Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.