Convert mile (statute) to Earth's equatorial radius
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to Earth's equatorial radius [R_e], or Convert Earth's equatorial radius to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Earth's Equatorial Radius
1 mi (US) = 0.000252322460099932 R_e
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to R_e:
15 mi (US) = 15 × 0.000252322460099932 R_e = 0.00378483690149898 R_e
Mile (Statute) to Earth's Equatorial Radius Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.