Converting from Kilometer (km) to Light Year (ly) | Astronomy distance

What is Kilometer (km)

Kilometer (km) is a unit of linear measurement typically used to quantify distances on Earth. One kilometer is equivalent to 1,000 meters, making it a commonly used distance unit in everyday contexts.

What is Light Year (ly)

A Light Year (ly) is a unit of astronomical distance that represents the distance light travels in one year in the vacuum of space. It is a vast measurement often used in astronomy to describe distances between celestial objects.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Kilometer (km) to Light Year (ly), use the formula:

ly=km×0.0000000000001057001

To convert from Light Year (ly) to Kilometer (km), use the formula:

km=ly×9460730000000

Examples

1. 8 km is equal to 0.0000000000008456007 ly.
2. 8 ly is equal to 75685840000000 km.
3. 9 km is equal to 0.0000000000009513008 ly.
4. 9 ly is equal to 85146570000000 km.
5. 12 km is equal to 0.000000000001268401 ly.
6. 12 ly is equal to 113528800000000 km.

Use this page to perform conversions from Kilometer (km) to Light Year (ly) and vice versa for your astronomical calculations related to vast distances in space.