Distance of Moon

How far away is the moon?

Distance to the Moon

The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is approximately 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles). This distance varies slightly due to the Moon’s elliptical orbit around the Earth. The Moon’s closest approach to Earth, known as perigee, is about 363,104 kilometers (225,623 miles), while its farthest point, known as apogee, is about 405,696 kilometers (252,088 miles).

– Written by Dinusha Fernando

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