About the Units
light year (l. y.)
The distance light travels in one year, used for astronomical measurements.
mile (mi)
A standard imperial length unit for longer distances.
Common Conversions
- 1 l. y. = 5878625000000.0 mi
- 1.7010781e-13 l. y. = 1 mi
Convert from light years to miles
Conversion Information
To convert from light years to miles, multiply by 5878625000000.0
1 l. y. = 5878625000000.0 mi