Convert furlong to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert furlong [fur] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to furlong.
How to Convert Furlong to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 fur = 1.3447250222125e-09 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 fur to AU_dist:
15 fur = 15 × 1.3447250222125e-09 AU_dist = 2.01708753331875e-08 AU_dist
Furlong to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.
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.