Convert Earth's distance from sun to furlong
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Furlong
1 AU_dist = 743646458.184204 fur
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to fur:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 743646458.184204 fur = 11154696872.7631 fur
Earth's Distance From Sun to Furlong Conversion Table
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Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.