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If we want to calculate how many Light Seconds are 427 Light Years we have to multiply 427 by 31557600 and divide the product by 1. So for 427 we have: (427 × 31557600) ÷ 1 = 13475095200 ÷ 1 = 13475095200 Light Seconds
So finally 427 light year = 13475095200 light second
