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How many lightyears in 500000 kilometers? Convert 500000 kilometers to lightyears with our accurate calculator. Get instant, precise results for all your conversion needs.
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1 km = 1.057e-13 lylightyear = kilometer ÷ 9461000000000500000 ÷ 9461000000000 = 0.00500000 kilometer = 0.00 lightyear
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500,000 kilometers is approximately 0.0000 light-years. This is because a light-year is an incredibly large unit of distance, equal to about 9.46 trillion kilometers.
A light-year is the distance light travels in a year (about 9.46 trillion km). 500,000 km is a very short distance in comparison to a light-year.
Light-years are used by astronomers to measure the vast distances between stars and galaxies.
The nearest star to our Sun, Proxima Centauri, is about 4.24 light-years away.
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