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Astronomical Units To Kilometers Converter

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Formula & Explanation

Formula

Kilometers = Astronomical Units × 149,597,870.7

Step-by-step explanation

The calculation is based on the internationally defined value of an Astronomical Unit (AU). To convert a distance from AU to kilometers, you simply multiply the number of AU by the conversion factor of 149,597,870.7. For example, the distance to Mars is about 1.5 AU, which equals 1.5 × 149,597,870.7 ≈ 224.4 million km.

Conversion Table

Astronomical Units (AU)Kilometers (km)
1149,597,870.7
2299,195,741.4
5747,989,353.5
101,495,978,707

FAQ

What is an Astronomical Unit (AU)?

An Astronomical Unit is a unit of length, roughly the distance from Earth to the Sun. It's used for measuring distances within our solar system because the vast numbers involved in kilometers or miles become unwieldy.

Why is this unit used instead of light-years?

While light-years are used for interstellar distances, AU is more practical for distances within our solar system. For instance, Jupiter is about 5.2 AU from the Sun, a much more manageable number than its distance in light-years (which is about 0.00008 light-years).

Communicate scale effectively

When teaching solar‑system scale, show AU for structure and kilometers for magnitude. Include both to help learners grasp the vast distances.

  • Use rounded km for public displays (e.g., Earth–Sun ≈ 150 million km).
  • For spacecraft mission briefs, keep more precision and the epoch of measurement.
  • Explain elliptical orbits—distances vary with time (perihelion/aphelion).

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Astronomical Units To Kilometers Converter

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