Convert Earth's distance from sun to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Nautical Mile (International)
1 AU_dist = 80776388.0669546 NM
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to NM:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 80776388.0669546 NM = 1211645821.00432 NM
Earth's Distance From Sun to Nautical Mile (International) 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 (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.