Four hundred metres is equal to approximately 1,312 feet. One metre is equivalent to approximately 3.28 feet, therefore multiplying 400 metres by 3.28 feet per metre yields feet. Since one mile is 5,280 feet, 400 metres is only little less than a quarter mile.
A common track and field event, the 400-meter dash is classified as a sprint. However, it is a lengthy sprint; at around 437.3 yards, it is longer than four football fields from goal line to goal line. In addition to 400-meter track and field events, the Olympic Games also feature 400-meter swimming events.
