The average distance from the Earth to the Moon is about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers). This distance is roughly equivalent to about 30 times the diameter of the Earth
. Because the Moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical, the distance varies:
- At its closest point (perigee), the Moon is about 225,623 miles (363,104 km) away.
- At its farthest point (apogee), it is about 252,088 miles (405,696 km) away
Thus, the Moon is on average approximately 238,855 miles from Earth, but this distance fluctuates within the range mentioned above.
