Is a British mile longer than a American mile?

Answer 1

No. the british mile is a kilometer. It is art of the metric system. a mile is running 14 football field straight across. A kilometer is running9 football fields long. Another answer. The British mile is not a kilometer. A kilometer being a metric measurement is only 5/8th of a mile. There is no difference between an British and an American mile, both are 1760 yards. So, miles are the same, the confusion comes with with gallons. A british gallon is 4.5 litres and an American gallon is 3.8 litres

Answer 2

No, a mile is the same distance in both British and American measurements. It is approximately 1.609 kilometers in length.

Answer 3

English mile 5280 feet, 1760 yards as is the US survey mile

Answer 4

Yes, the same.

Answer 5

No, the Statute mile is 5,280 ft.