Miles to Light Years

Convert miles (mi) to light years (ly) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Miles (mi)

Light Years (ly)

1 mi = 1.7e-13 ly

Full precision:1.7e-13 ly

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 miles to light years, we divide by 5.88e+12 because one light year equals exactly 5.88e+12 miles.

1 light year = 5.88e+12 miles

Since there are 5.88e+12 miles in every light year, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 5.88e+12 = 1.7e-13 light years

So 1 miles = 1.7e-13 light years.

✓Quick check: 1.7e-13 × 5.88e+12 = 1 miles

How to Convert Miles to Light Years

To convert miles to light years, divide the value by 5.88e+12.

Light Years = Miles ÷ 5.88e+12

1 light year = 5.88e+12 miles

Tip: To convert light years back to miles, multiply by 5.88e+12.

Example 1: 1 mi = 1.7e-13 ly
1 ÷ 5.88e+12 = 1.7e-13

Example 2: 5 mi = 8.51e-13 ly
5 ÷ 5.88e+12 = 8.51e-13

Example 3: 10 mi = 1.7e-12 ly
10 ÷ 5.88e+12 = 1.7e-12

The mile (mi) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One mile equals 1609.344 meters.

The light year (ly) is a unit of length in the astronomical system. One light year equals 9461000000000000 meters.