Light Year Converter
Convert between light years, parsecs, AU, and other astronomical distances
Distance Converter
Famous Distances for Reference
| Object/Distance | Light Years | Parsecs | AU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth to Sun | 1.58×10⁻⁵ ly | 4.85×10⁻⁶ pc | 1 AU |
| Proxima Centauri | 4.24 ly | 1.30 pc | 268,000 AU |
| Sirius | 8.6 ly | 2.64 pc | 543,000 AU |
| Center of Milky Way | 26,000 ly | 8,000 pc | 1.64×10⁹ AU |
| Andromeda Galaxy | 2.5 million ly | 770,000 pc | 1.58×10¹¹ AU |
Features
- Convert between light years, parsecs, AU, kilometers, miles, and meters
- Real-time conversion as you type
- Copy individual results with one click
- Scientific notation for very large numbers
- Reference table with famous astronomical distances
- Accurate conversion factors
How to Use
- Enter a value in the input field
- Select the unit you're converting from
- View all conversions automatically
- Click the copy button to copy any result