What is swedish mile?

The Swedish mile, also known as mil, is a measurement unit that is commonly used in Sweden. It is equivalent to 10 kilometers or 6.2137 miles. The mil was formerly used in the Swedish transportation system, with distances measured in mils rather than kilometers or miles, but it was gradually replaced by the metric system in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

However, the word "mil" is still used colloquially in Sweden to describe a long distance, for example, “It’s a mil to the nearest store.”

Additionally, the Swedish mile is sometimes used in sporting events, such as running races or cross-country ski races, as a way to measure the course's length. In these contexts, the mil is often translated as "mile" and is used alongside the metric system.