Convert mile to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 mi, mi(Int) = 1.07578001777e-08 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to AU_dist:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 1.07578001777e-08 AU_dist = 1.613670026655e-07 AU_dist
Mile to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
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.