1 kiloparsec
1 kpcLength · definition
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Length & distance
Just how long is 1 kiloparsec?
Deep space
1 kpc
1 kiloparsec
The quantity is exact as entered.
1 kpcLength
0 - shared origin
Distance to the galactic centre
This is the distance from the Solar System to the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.
7.972 kpcDistance
0 - shared origin
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A little perspective
The distance to the galactic centre is about 7.97 times 1 kiloparsec.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
1 kiloparsec
Length: 1 kpc; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Distance to the galactic centre
Distance: 7.972 kpc; rounded reference.
A rounded 26,000 light-year reference from the Solar System to the Milky Way’s centre.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked distance is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Measurement details
Why these numbers?
Compare 1 kiloparsec with the distance to the galactic centre. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Distance to the galactic centre
7.972 kpcDistance · rounded reference
A rounded 26,000 light-year reference from the Solar System to the Milky Way’s centre.
- Comparing
- Length ↔ Distance
- Relative size
- The distance to the galactic centre is about 7.97 times 1 kiloparsec. The distance to the galactic centre is approximately 697% greater than 1 kiloparsec.
How to read the visual
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- The distance to the galactic centre: This is a rounded comparison value; check the notes for its source and scope.
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3.0857 × 10¹⁹ mmetres
1.0124 × 10²⁰ ftfeet
1.9174 × 10¹⁶ mimiles
206,260,000 AUastronomical units
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