KM to Light Years Conversion Table
View a kilometer to light year conversion chart with common values, an accurate formula, and related length tables.
Conversion chart
Common kilometers to light years values, generated from the selected units.
| kilometers (km) | light years (ly) |
|---|---|
| 1 kilometer | 1.05700083e-13 light years |
| 2 kilometers | 2.11400167e-13 light years |
| 5 kilometers | 5.28500417e-13 light years |
| 10 kilometers | 1.05700083e-12 light years |
| 15 kilometers | 1.58550125e-12 light years |
| 20 kilometers | 2.11400167e-12 light years |
| 25 kilometers | 2.64250209e-12 light years |
| 30 kilometers | 3.1710025e-12 light years |
| 40 kilometers | 4.22800334e-12 light years |
| 50 kilometers | 5.28500417e-12 light years |
| 75 kilometers | 7.92750626e-12 light years |
| 100 kilometers | 1.05700083e-11 light years |
Common values
Common kilometers to light years values, generated from the selected units.
| kilometers (km) | light years (ly) |
|---|---|
| 1 kilometer | 1.05700083e-13 light years |
| 5 kilometers | 5.28500417e-13 light years |
| 10 kilometers | 1.05700083e-12 light years |
| 20 kilometers | 2.11400167e-12 light years |
| 50 kilometers | 5.28500417e-12 light years |
| 100 kilometers | 1.05700083e-11 light years |
Conversion Formula
Divide the value in kilometers by 9460730472580.8 to get light years.
Formula
ly = km ÷ 9460730472580.8Example
Convert 10 kilometers to light years:
10 ÷ 9460730472580.8= 1.05700083e-12 lyFrequently asked questions
How many light years are in 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer equals 1.057000834025e-13 light years.
How do you convert kilometers to light years?
Divide the value in kilometers by 9460730472580.8 to get light years. The formula is ly = km ÷ 9460730472580.8.
What is 10 kilometers in light years?
10 kilometers is approximately 1.05700083e-12 light years.