Convert kiloparsec to nautical mile (international)
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to nautical mile (international) [NM], or Convert nautical mile (international) to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Nautical Mile (International)
1 kpc = 1.66613260328294e+16 NM
Example: convert 15 kpc to NM:
15 kpc = 15 × 1.66613260328294e+16 NM = 2.49919890492441e+17 NM
Kiloparsec to Nautical Mile (International) 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 Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.