Enter the astronomical units (AU) and the conversion factor into the calculator to determine the distance in miles.
AU to Miles Formula
The following formula is used to convert astronomical units (AU) to miles.
M = AU * CF
Variables:
- M is the distance in miles
- AU is the distance in astronomical units
- CF is the conversion factor (1 AU = 92,955,807.3 miles)
To convert astronomical units to miles, multiply the number of astronomical units by the conversion factor.
| Astronomical Units (AU) | Miles (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.0001 | 9,296 |
| 0.001 | 92,956 |
| 0.01 | 929,558 |
| 0.05 | 4,647,790 |
| 0.1 | 9,295,581 |
| 0.2 | 18,591,161 |
| 0.25 | 23,238,952 |
| 0.3 | 27,886,742 |
| 0.5 | 46,477,904 |
| 0.75 | 69,716,855 |
| 1 | 92,955,807 |
| 1.5 | 139,433,711 |
| 2 | 185,911,615 |
| 2.5 | 232,389,518 |
| 3 | 278,867,422 |
| 5 | 464,779,037 |
| 10 | 929,558,073 |
| 20 | 1,859,116,146 |
| 30 | 2,788,674,219 |
| 40 | 3,718,232,292 |
| Based on 1 AU = 92,955,807.3 miles. Values rounded to the nearest mile. | |
What is an Astronomical Unit?
An astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of length used in astronomy to measure distances within our solar system. It is approximately equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, which is about 92,955,807.3 miles. The astronomical unit provides a convenient way to express and relate distances of celestial objects in a manner that is easier to comprehend than using miles or kilometers.
How to Calculate Distance in Miles from AU?
The following steps outline how to calculate the distance in miles from astronomical units.
- First, determine the distance in astronomical units (AU).
- Next, use the conversion factor (1 AU = 92,955,807.3 miles).
- Multiply the distance in AU by the conversion factor to get the distance in miles.
- Finally, verify your result using the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Distance in astronomical units (AU) = 1.5
Conversion factor (CF) = 92,955,807.3 miles
Distance in miles (M) = 1.5 * 92,955,807.3 = 139,433,710.95 miles