Convert miles to light years
1 mi = 1.7011 × 10^-13 ly. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 mile equals
light years
1 mi = 1.7011 × 10^-13 ly
The formula
Miles and light years both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
ly = mi × 1.7011 × 10^-13
Going the other way? Convert light years to miles.
Miles to light years table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Miles (mi) | Light years (ly) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.7011 × 10^-13 |
| 2 | 3.4022 × 10^-13 |
| 3 | 5.1032 × 10^-13 |
| 4 | 6.8043 × 10^-13 |
| 5 | 8.5054 × 10^-13 |
| 6 | 1.0206 × 10^-12 |
| 7 | 1.1908 × 10^-12 |
| 8 | 1.3609 × 10^-12 |
| 9 | 1.5310 × 10^-12 |
| 10 | 1.7011 × 10^-12 |
| 15 | 2.5516 × 10^-12 |
| 20 | 3.4022 × 10^-12 |
| 25 | 4.2527 × 10^-12 |
| 30 | 5.1032 × 10^-12 |
| 40 | 6.8043 × 10^-12 |
| 50 | 8.5054 × 10^-12 |
| 75 | 1.2758 × 10^-11 |
| 100 | 1.7011 × 10^-11 |
| 250 | 4.2527 × 10^-11 |
| 500 | 8.5054 × 10^-11 |
| 1,000 | 1.7011 × 10^-10 |
Questions people ask
- How many light years are in a mile?
- One mile equals 1.7011 × 10^-13 light years.
- How do I convert miles to light years by hand?
- Multiply the number of miles by 1.7011 × 10^-13. For a rough check, 1.7011 × 10^-13 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 mile in light years?
- 1 mile is 1.7011 × 10^-13 light years.
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