Problems With Understanding
The concept of utilizing the metric system is abhorrent to the majority of Americans. However, if they all have the same misplaced confidence as this guy, we can comprehend why they behave in this manner. A lack of familiarity with the metric system could be considered a valid excuse for avoiding its use.
A kilometer is one thousand feet shorter than a mile, which should be common knowledge by now. In point of fact, it is almost twice as long as the other one, give or take a few yards. The fact that this guy on the internet got the conversion correct but failed to understand what the conversion meant is what makes the situation so hilarious.