Light year to mile converter (ly to mi)

Conversion Formula

1 ly = 5878606438399.7 mi

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
   1 Mile = 1609.344 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ly = (9.4607E+15 m) / (1609.344 m/mi) = 5878606438399.7 mi
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ly by 5878606438399.7 to get the equivalent in mi

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ly to mi:

5 ly × 5878606438399.7 = 29393032191999 mi