Parsecs to US Nautical Miles

Metric Conversions.

US Nautical Miles to Parsecs (Swap units)

1pc = 16661328445621US nmi

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Parsecs to US Nautical Miles conversion formula

US Nautical Miles = Parsecs * 16661328445621

Parsecs to US Nautical Miles calculation

US Nautical Miles = Parsecs * 16661328445621

US Nautical Miles = 1 * 16661328445621

US Nautical Miles = 16661328445621

What is a Parsec?

A parsec is a unit of length used in astronomy to measure vast distances between celestial objects. The term "parsec" is derived from the words "parallax" and "second," which refer to the method used to calculate this unit. Specifically, a parsec is defined as the distance at which an object would have a parallax angle of one arcsecond when observed from opposite ends of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

To understand the concept of a parsec, it is important to grasp the idea of parallax. Parallax is the apparent shift in the position of an object when viewed from different vantage points. In the case of astronomy, scientists use the Earth's orbit as a baseline to measure the parallax of distant stars. By observing a star from opposite ends of Earth's orbit, astronomers can calculate the angle of parallax and subsequently determine the star's distance.

What is a US Nautical Mile?

A US nautical mile is a unit of measurement used primarily in navigation and marine activities. It is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or approximately 6,076.12 feet. The term "nautical mile" originated from the need for sailors to measure distances on the Earth's surface while taking into account the curvature of the Earth.

The US nautical mile is based on the international nautical mile, which was established in 1929 by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). The IHO defined the nautical mile as one minute of latitude along any meridian. Since the Earth is not a perfect sphere, the length of a nautical mile varies slightly depending on the latitude. However, for practical purposes, the US nautical mile is considered a fixed value.

The US nautical mile is commonly used in marine charts, navigation systems, and aviation. It provides a convenient and standardized way to measure distances at sea, ensuring accurate calculations for ship and aircraft navigation. Additionally, it is used in the calculation of speed over water, known as knots, where one knot is equal to one nautical mile per hour.

 

Parsecs to US Nautical Miles table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Parsecs
US Nautical Miles
0pc
0.00000US nmi
1pc
16,661,328,445,621.11523US nmi
2pc
33,322,656,891,242.23047US nmi
3pc
49,983,985,336,863.34375US nmi
4pc
66,645,313,782,484.46094US nmi
5pc
83,306,642,228,105.57812US nmi
6pc
99,967,970,673,726.68750US nmi
7pc
116,629,299,119,347.81250US nmi
8pc
133,290,627,564,968.92188US nmi
9pc
149,951,956,010,590.03125US nmi
10pc
166,613,284,456,211.15625US nmi
11pc
183,274,612,901,832.28125US nmi
12pc
199,935,941,347,453.37500US nmi
13pc
216,597,269,793,074.50000US nmi
14pc
233,258,598,238,695.62500US nmi
15pc
249,919,926,684,316.71875US nmi
16pc
266,581,255,129,937.84375US nmi
17pc
283,242,583,575,558.93750US nmi
18pc
299,903,912,021,180.06250US nmi
19pc
316,565,240,466,801.18750US nmi
20pc
333,226,568,912,422.31250US nmi
21pc
349,887,897,358,043.37500US nmi
22pc
366,549,225,803,664.56250US nmi
23pc
383,210,554,249,285.62500US nmi
24pc
399,871,882,694,906.75000US nmi
25pc
416,533,211,140,527.87500US nmi
26pc
433,194,539,586,149.00000US nmi
27pc
449,855,868,031,770.06250US nmi
28pc
466,517,196,477,391.25000US nmi
29pc
483,178,524,923,012.31250US nmi
30pc
499,839,853,368,633.43750US nmi
31pc
516,501,181,814,254.50000US nmi
32pc
533,162,510,259,875.68750US nmi
33pc
549,823,838,705,496.75000US nmi
34pc
566,485,167,151,117.87500US nmi
35pc
583,146,495,596,739.00000US nmi
36pc
599,807,824,042,360.12500US nmi
37pc
616,469,152,487,981.25000US nmi
38pc
633,130,480,933,602.37500US nmi
39pc
649,791,809,379,223.50000US nmi
40pc
666,453,137,824,844.62500US nmi
41pc
683,114,466,270,465.62500US nmi
42pc
699,775,794,716,086.75000US nmi
43pc
716,437,123,161,708.00000US nmi
44pc
733,098,451,607,329.12500US nmi
45pc
749,759,780,052,950.12500US nmi
46pc
766,421,108,498,571.25000US nmi
47pc
783,082,436,944,192.37500US nmi
48pc
799,743,765,389,813.50000US nmi
49pc
816,405,093,835,434.50000US nmi
50pc
833,066,422,281,055.75000US nmi
51pc
849,727,750,726,676.87500US nmi
52pc
866,389,079,172,298.00000US nmi
53pc
883,050,407,617,919.12500US nmi
54pc
899,711,736,063,540.12500US nmi
55pc
916,373,064,509,161.25000US nmi
56pc
933,034,392,954,782.50000US nmi
57pc
949,695,721,400,403.62500US nmi
58pc
966,357,049,846,024.62500US nmi
59pc
983,018,378,291,645.75000US nmi
60pc
999,679,706,737,266.87500US nmi
61pc
1,016,341,035,182,888.00000US nmi
62pc
1,033,002,363,628,509.00000US nmi
63pc
1,049,663,692,074,130.25000US nmi
64pc
1,066,325,020,519,751.37500US nmi
65pc
1,082,986,348,965,372.50000US nmi
66pc
1,099,647,677,410,993.50000US nmi
67pc
1,116,309,005,856,614.62500US nmi
68pc
1,132,970,334,302,235.75000US nmi
69pc
1,149,631,662,747,857.00000US nmi
70pc
1,166,292,991,193,478.00000US nmi
71pc
1,182,954,319,639,099.00000US nmi
72pc
1,199,615,648,084,720.25000US nmi
73pc
1,216,276,976,530,341.50000US nmi
74pc
1,232,938,304,975,962.50000US nmi
75pc
1,249,599,633,421,583.50000US nmi
76pc
1,266,260,961,867,204.75000US nmi
77pc
1,282,922,290,312,825.75000US nmi
78pc
1,299,583,618,758,447.00000US nmi
79pc
1,316,244,947,204,068.25000US nmi
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