Convert Sun's radius to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert Sun's radius [R_s] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to Sun's radius.
How to Convert Sun's Radius to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 R_s = 375407.946539577 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 R_s to NM (UK):
15 R_s = 15 × 375407.946539577 NM (UK) = 5631119.19809366 NM (UK)
Sun's Radius to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Sun's Radius
The Sun's radius is the distance from the center of the Sun to its surface, approximately 695,700 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size of the Sun has been measured with increasing accuracy over centuries of astronomical observation.
Current Use
The Sun's radius is a fundamental property of the Sun and is used in astrophysics to model its structure and evolution.
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.