Saturn takes about 29.4 to 29.5 Earth years to complete one full orbit around the Sun. This corresponds to approximately 10,756 to 10,759 Earth days. The exact orbital period is often given as around 29.45 years or about 10,756 Earth days
. This long orbital period is due to Saturn's significant distance from the Sun, averaging about 9.59 astronomical units (AU), or roughly 1.4 billion kilometers. Because of this distance, Saturn travels more slowly in its orbit compared to planets closer to the Sun
. The orbit is elliptical, so the distance varies slightly over the course of the orbit. In summary:
- Orbital period: ~29.4 to 29.5 Earth years
- Orbital period in days: ~10,756 to 10,759 Earth days
- Average distance from Sun: ~9.59 AU (1.4 billion km)
This means one "year" on Saturn is nearly three decades long by Earth standards
