# Leagues to Miles (lea to mi)

Source: https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/length/leagues-to-miles/

**1 lea = 3 mi**

One English league equals exactly 3 miles. This is the defining relationship of the English league and the simplest league conversion. A league was the distance a person could walk in one hour at about 3 mph.

## Formula

Convert Leagues to Miles

## Conversion Table

| Leagues (lea) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lea | 0.3 mi |
| 0.25 lea | 0.75 mi |
| 0.5 lea | 1.5 mi |
| 1 lea | 3 mi |
| 2 lea | 6 mi |
| 5 lea | 15 mi |
| 10 lea | 30 mi |
| 20 lea | 60 mi |
| 50 lea | 150 mi |
| 100 lea | 300 mi |
| 500 lea | 1500 mi |
| 1000 lea | 3000 mi |
| 20000 lea | 60000 mi |

## Units

### League (lea)

Exactly 3 statute miles (4828.032 m). A historical unit of distance, often associated with the distance a person could walk in one hour.

### Mile (mi)

An imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers. The standard unit for road distances in the US and UK.

## Background

Verne's 20,000 leagues is 60,000 miles. Tolkien's Shire to Mordor (280 leagues) is 840 miles, roughly New York to Chicago. The 3:1 ratio makes mental conversion trivial: multiply leagues by 3 for miles, divide miles by 3 for leagues.

## Good to Know

The league's 3-mile definition made medieval travel calculation simple: a 10-league day was 30 miles, achievable on horseback. A 5-league day was 15 miles, achievable on foot. The league was the original travel-planning unit.

## FAQ

### How many miles are in 1 league?

One English league equals exactly 3 miles. This is the standard English definition.

### How do I convert leagues to miles?

Multiply by 3. For example, 100 leagues = 300 miles. Or divide miles by 3 for leagues.

### Are all leagues 3 miles?

No. The English league is 3 miles. The French lieue was about 2.49 miles. The Spanish legua was about 2.6 miles. The Portuguese legua was about 3.84 miles. Always specify which league.

## Non-Frequently Asked Questions

### How many miles did Verne's submarine actually travel?

20,000 leagues = 60,000 miles. Earth's circumference is about 24,901 miles. So Nemo circled the Earth about 2.4 times. That is a lot of diesel fuel. Or nuclear power, depending on which film adaptation you prefer.

### Is 'giving someone a mile when they asked for an inch' worse in leagues?

If someone asks for an inch and you give them a league (3 miles = 190,080 inches), you have given 190,080 times what was requested. That is much worse than giving a mile (63,360x). Generosity in leagues is extreme generosity.

### How many leagues can a horse travel per day?

A horse can sustain about 25-35 miles per day (8-12 leagues). Tolkien's Shadowfax could supposedly cover 100 leagues per day (300 miles), which would require an average speed of 12.5 mph for 24 hours straight. Shadowfax was not a normal horse.

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## See Also

- [Miles to Leagues](https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/length/miles-to-leagues/)