Convert kiloyard to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Earth's Polar Radius
1 kyd = 0.000143847039627453 R_p
Example: convert 15 kyd to R_p:
15 kyd = 15 × 0.000143847039627453 R_p = 0.00215770559441179 R_p
Kiloyard to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
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.