Convert kiloparsec to league
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to league [lea], or Convert league to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to League
1 kpc = 6.39117052513322e+15 lea
Example: convert 15 kpc to lea:
15 kpc = 15 × 6.39117052513322e+15 lea = 9.58675578769983e+16 lea
Kiloparsec to League Conversion Table
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Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.