Convert astronomical unit to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 AU, UA = 80724780.000259 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to NM (UK):
15 AU, UA = 15 × 80724780.000259 NM (UK) = 1210871700.00389 NM (UK)
Astronomical Unit to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
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Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
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.