how far is 500m

How far is 500 meters in miles?

Introduction

When measuring distances, meters and miles are two common units, but they belong to different systems. Meters are part of the metric system, while miles are used in the imperial system, mainly in the U.S. and U.K. Knowing how to convert between the two helps in travel, sports, and everyday use.

Explanation

1 mile equals 1,609.34 meters. To convert meters to miles, divide the distance in meters by 1,609.34.
So, for 500 meters:

$$500 \div 1609.34 \approx 0.31$$

Answer

500 meters is about 0.31 miles.
That’s roughly one-third of a mile — or about a 5-minute walk at an average pace.