Convert parsecs to lunar distances

Explanation

From this page you can convert parsecs to lunar distances (or pc to LD) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from parsecs to lunar distances you need to multiply by 80272778.584. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 pc≈80272778.584 LD

parsecspc

dimension	length
symbol	pc

The parsec (pc) is unit of length used in astronomy.

The unit is used to express distances inside or between galaxies. For example, the Sun is located approximately 8000 parsecs from the center of the Milky Way.

Definition of the parsec

A parsec is defined as the distance at which 1 Astronomical Unit subtends an angle of 1 second of arc.

International Astronomical Union

Value

In this converter, we use the approximate value of 30856775814913673 meters. If you need an exact equivalence (and why wouldn't you), you should know that πpc (pi parsecs) exactly equals 96939420213600000 m.

Some Facts

Let's see if we can get an idea of how big a parsec is.

One of the fastest man-made object is the Voyager 1 space probe. At its current speed of 17000 meters per second, Voyager 1 would take 57500 years to travel just one parsec away from the Sun.

Astronomical Distances Units

astronomical unit	au
parsec	pc
kiloparsec	kpc
megaparsec	Mpc
gigaparsec	Gpc

Related Conversions

lunar distancesLD

dimension	length
symbol	LD

The lunar distance (LD) is a unit of length used in astronomy.

Definition of the lunar distance

It is the length of the semi-major axis of the moon orbit around Earth.

In layman's terms, it is roughly the distance between the center of the Earth and the center of the Moon.

Value

The lunar distance is equal to 384399000 meters.

Equivalences

The lunar distance is equivalent to: