Convert Earth's distance from sun to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Kilometer
1 AU_dist = 149597870.7 km
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to km:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 149597870.7 km = 2243968060.5 km
Earth's Distance From Sun to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.