Convert Earth's equatorial radius to Russian archin
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to Russian archin [archin], or Convert Russian archin to Earth's equatorial radius.
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Russian Archin
1 R_e = 8968134.13948256 archin
Example: convert 15 R_e to archin:
15 R_e = 15 × 8968134.13948256 archin = 134522012.092238 archin
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Russian Archin Conversion Table
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Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.