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How to format distance in iOS

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How to format distance in iOS

Issue #307

import MapKit

let formatter = MKDistanceFormatter()
formatter.unitStyle = .abbreviated
formatter.units = .metric
distanceLabel.text = formatter.string(fromDistance: distance) // 700m, 1.7km
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