Convert kiloparsec to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Nautical League (Int.)
1 kpc = 5.55377534427646e+15 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 kpc to NL (int.):
15 kpc = 15 × 5.55377534427646e+15 NL (int.) = 8.33066301641469e+16 NL (int.)
Kiloparsec to Nautical League (Int.) Conversion Table
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Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.