Google Maps - directions / distances in kilometres / kilometers / km

I am in the UK. My phone has the following settings:
time zone: London
language: British English
region format: United Kingdom.
The Google Maps app displays distances and directions in miles. How can I get it to display them in kilometres / kilometers / km?

i agree, its a right pain in the *** for those of us who are used to the metric system. road signs are only really relevant if you're in a car (as opposed to cycling or on foot)

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