Light Travel Time
光在真空中走过某段距离所需时间。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Light travel time | t = d/c | Speed of light (SI 1983 metre definition) |
| Speed of light | c = 299,792,458 m/s (exact) | SI definition / CODATA |
Constants used on this page and their authoritative sources, for verification and citation
| Constant | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed of light in vacuum c | 299 792 458 | m·s⁻¹ | SI defining constant (exact) |
| Astronomical unit AU | 1.495978707 × 10¹¹ | m | IAU 2012 Resolution B2 (defining, exact) |
Note: light travel time for 1 AU ≈ 499.005 s ≈ 8 min 19 s, derived directly from the two exact constants above.