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Light year to miles Conversion
1 light year (ly) is equal to 5878625373000 miles (mi).
1 ly = 5878625373000 mi
or
1 mi = 0.000000000000170107795 ly
Formula
To convert a length from light year (ly) to miles (mi), multiply the length in light year by 5878625373000
l(mi) = l(ly) × 5878625373000
Examples:
Convert 500 light year to miles:
l(mi) = 500ly × 5878625373000 = 2939312687000000 mi
Conversion table
| Light year (ly) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 5.878625e12 mi |
| 2 ly | 1.175725e13 mi |
| 3 ly | 1.763588e13 mi |
| 5 ly | 2.939313e13 mi |
| 10 ly | 5.878625e13 mi |
| 20 ly | 1.175725e14 mi |
| 25 ly | 1.469656e14 mi |
| 50 ly | 2.939313e14 mi |
| 100 ly | 5.878625e14 mi |
| 250 ly | 1.469656e15 mi |
| 500 ly | 2.939313e15 mi |
| 1000 ly | 5.878625e15 mi |
| Miles (mi) | Light year (ly) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi | 0 ly |
| 2 mi | 0 ly |
| 3 mi | 1e-12 ly |
| 5 mi | 1e-12 ly |
| 10 mi | 2e-12 ly |
| 20 mi | 3e-12 ly |
| 25 mi | 4e-12 ly |
| 50 mi | 9e-12 ly |
| 100 mi | 1.7e-11 ly |
| 250 mi | 4.3e-11 ly |
| 500 mi | 8.5e-11 ly |
| 1000 mi | 1.7e-10 ly |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert light year to miles?
Multiply the value in light year by 5878625373000 to get the result in miles. For example, 5 ly × 5878625373000 = 2.939313e13 mi.
How many miles are in 1 light year?
1 light year (ly) is equal to 5.878625e12 miles (mi).
How do I convert miles back to light year?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in miles by 5878625373000 to get the result in light year.
How accurate is the light year to miles conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 5878625373000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
