I'm creating a map using Google My Maps. It works pretty well, but the 'Measure distances and areas" tool seems to work exclusively in kilometres, even though I'm creating a map in London, and have English set as my language. Is there a way I can make it display the measurements in miles instead?
You need to be using a VPN service to change your IP address if you're in a different country. For instance if you want to see miles, you need to find a VPN service and activate an USA location, then open the map.
Otherwise it will take you back to the local settings, which are dependent on your IP address. Changing your IP automatically applies the local IP address settings.
Unfortunately is the only way.
Down in the lower-right corner there should be a scale indicator (in km).
Just click it. Then your units will switch to miles. Click again to switch back.
If you're zoomed in, it'll change the units (feet vs. meters) but it works the same.
