Convert nautical league (UK) to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 NL (UK) = 3.71633097047818e-08 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to AU_dist:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 3.71633097047818e-08 AU_dist = 5.57449645571727e-07 AU_dist
Nautical League (Uk) to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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.