How to convert parsecs to nautical miles
1 parsec is equal to 16,661,326,030,000 nautical miles, and 1 nautical mile (international) is equal to 6.001923244 × 10⁻¹⁴ parsecs. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
nautical miles = parsecs × 16,661,326,030,000
nautical miles = parsecs ÷ 6.001923244 × 10⁻¹⁴Example: convert 1 pc to NM: 1 × 16,661,326,030,000 = 16,661,326,030,000 NM.
Parsec to Nautical Mile (international) conversion table
| Parsec (pc) | Nautical Mile (international) (NM) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 166,613,260,300 NM |
| 0.1 pc | 1,666,132,603,000 NM |
| 1 pc | 16,661,326,030,000 NM |
| 2 pc | 33,322,652,070,000 NM |
| 3 pc | 49,983,978,100,000 NM |
| 5 pc | 83,306,630,170,000 NM |
| 10 pc | 166,613,260,300,000 NM |
| 20 pc | 333,226,520,700,000 NM |
| 50 pc | 833,066,301,700,000 NM |
| 100 pc | 1.666132603 × 10¹⁵ NM |
| 250 pc | 4.165331508 × 10¹⁵ NM |
| 500 pc | 8.330663017 × 10¹⁵ NM |
| 1,000 pc | 1.666132603 × 10¹⁶ NM |
About the parsec
A parsec is the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond: about 3.26 light-years (3.086 × 10¹⁶ m). Astronomers use it for distances to stars.
Symbol: pc · 1 pc = 3.085677581 × 10¹⁶ m · Category: Astronomical
About the nautical mile (international)
The international nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m, close to one minute of latitude. It's used in aviation, shipping and for territorial waters, and one knot is one nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: NM · 1 NM = 1,852 m · Category: Nautical