To convert to meters, multiply by 1.

Hmm, I see metric distances (kilometers). Accessing from Germany. It's still using the English Wikipedia though, not the German one (which I think would have more local content).

PS: there's a side bar link to switch between miles and km, I might have pressed that (was expecting to see some sort of distance map though instead of switching between 'imperial' and 'modern' ;)

I rarely see yards used in the united states outside of football and other sports. Usually, distances to travel will go as feet, then right into miles. I can't think of many people who wouldn't say "quarter mile" over "440 yards". Anything less than that is in feet. Buildings and structures are measured in square feet, our long tape measures are usually labeled "300 feet" and not "100 yard", and in land surveying, measurements are often done in (decimal) feet.

One place I do come across yards is in "a yard of dirt" (or mulch, sand, concrete, etc) where it means cubic yard.

Heh, yeah. I found the imperial units to be very jarring as a Canadian.

And mixes it with miles, too. Crazy decision.

> Distances measured in yards for non-US destinations is an insult

FTFY. I live in Japan and it also shows me the distance in yards and miles.