John 11:18 · measurement explained
Bethany about 15 stadia from Jerusalem
The narrative locates Bethany near Jerusalem, helping explain why many Judeans had come to Martha and Mary.
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Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.
World English Bible · engwebp-source-2026-09-12
Modern measurement range
About fifteen stadia
2.7–2.88 km
1.68–1.79 mi
Using the stadion estimate. Local stadium standards varied; the ESV reference value is 607 feet or 185 metres.
Calculate another amount →The modern distance is an approximate geographic aid; route, settlement boundary, and local stadion convention can affect comparison with a map.
What this conversion does—and does not—show
It gives a defensible modern scale for the amount stated in the verse. Ancient standards varied by time and place, so the endpoints are deliberately approximate. A volume is not a food mass, a metal weight is not a modern cash value, and a conversion does not settle a textual, archaeological, or theological debate.
Conversion references: ESV weights and measures ↗, American Bible Society ↗, and Encyclopedia of the Bible ↗. Reference pages accessed October 10, 2026.