Astronomical Unit (a.u.) of Length
The astronomical unit (a.u.) is a unit of length used primarily in astronomy to describe distances within our solar system. It is defined as the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
Key facts:
1 astronomical unit ≈ 149,597,870.7 kilometers (about 93 million miles)
Used to measure distances between planets and other objects in the solar system
Provides a convenient scale for expressing space distances that are too large for kilometers but too small for light-years
The astronomical unit helps astronomers communicate and calculate orbits, planetary positions, and space missions with clarity and precision.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure long distances. One mile equals 5,280 feet or about 1.609 kilometers. Miles are often used to measure distances between cities, in running races like the mile run, or for driving distances shown on road signs. The abbreviation for mile is "mi". Although many countries use the metric system with kilometers, miles remain popular in some places for everyday distance measurements and travel.
No conversions available for length.