Convert league (statute) to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert league (statute) [st.league] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to league (statute).
How to Convert League (Statute) to Earth's Polar Radius
1 st.league = 0.000759513888260724 R_p
Example: convert 15 st.league to R_p:
15 st.league = 15 × 0.000759513888260724 R_p = 0.0113927083239109 R_p
League (Statute) to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
| league (statute) | Earth's polar radius |
|---|
League (Statute)
A statute league is a unit of length equal to three statute miles.
History/Origin
The statute league is based on the statute mile, which was defined as 5,280 feet by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The statute league is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.