Convert mile (Roman) to Earth's equatorial radius
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to Earth's equatorial radius [R_e], or Convert Earth's equatorial radius to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Earth's Equatorial Radius
1 mi (Roman) = 0.000232011949570854 R_e
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to R_e:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 0.000232011949570854 R_e = 0.00348017924356281 R_e
Mile (Roman) to Earth's Equatorial Radius Conversion Table
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Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.