Speed of Light to Miles per Hour Converter

Convert the speed of light (c) to miles per hour (MPH) with our free calculator

670,616,629.38 MPH

About Speed of Light Conversion

The speed of light (c) is one of the fundamental constants of nature, traveling at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum. This equals approximately 670,616,629.38 miles per hour.

Key Facts

  • Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light in a vacuum
  • Light takes about 1.3 seconds to travel from the Moon to Earth
  • It takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds for light to travel from the Sun to Earth

Conversion Formula

To convert from speed of light (c) to miles per hour (MPH), use this formula:

MPH = c × 670,616,629.3844