Convert from light years to miles (U.S. survey)

Conversion Information

To convert from light years to miles (U.S. survey), multiply by 5878614000000.0

1 l. y. = 5878614000000.0 mi (U.S. survey)

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About the Units

light year (l. y.)

The distance light travels in one year, used for astronomical measurements.

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mile (U.S. survey) (mi (U.S. survey))

A slightly different mile unit used in land surveying.

Common Conversions

  • 1 l. y. = 5878614000000.0 mi (U.S. survey)
  • 1.7010814e-13 l. y. = 1 mi (U.S. survey)