Convert Earth's distance from sun to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 AU_dist = 80724780.000259 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to NM (UK):
15 AU_dist = 15 × 80724780.000259 NM (UK) = 1210871700.00389 NM (UK)
Earth's Distance From Sun to Nautical Mile (Uk) 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.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.