Converting from Mile (mi) to Light Hour (lh) | Astronomy distance

What is Mile (mi)

Mile (mi) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and some other countries. It is equal to 5280 feet or approximately 1.60934 kilometers. In astronomy, miles are often used to measure vast distances within our solar system and beyond.

What is Light Hour (lh)

Light Hour (lh) is a unit of astronomical distance measurement that represents the distance light travels in one hour. It is typically used to measure distances on an interstellar or intergalactic scale where conventional units like miles or kilometers would be impractical.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between Mile (mi) and Light Hour (lh) can be done using the following formulas:

• To convert from Mile to Light Hour:

  Light Hour=Mile×0.000000001491165

• To convert from Light Hour to Mile:

  Mile=Light Hour×670616600

Examples

1. Converting 8 miles to Light Hours:

   • 8 mi=0.00000001192932 lh

2. Converting 15 miles to Light Hours:

   • 15 mi=0.00000002236747 lh

3. Converting 13 miles to Light Hours:

   • 13 mi=0.00000001938514 lh

Remember, these are approximate conversions for astronomical distances where precision is crucial.

Use this page to perform conversions from Mile (mi) to Light Hour (lh) easily.