How far away is the Moon, in miles?
Science easy Data from 2024
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The answer
238,900 miles
Roughly 238.9K.
The Moon orbits at an average distance of about 238,900 miles. Every planet in the solar system would fit in the gap between Earth and the Moon with room to spare. It is drifting away from us by roughly 1.5 inches a year.
Where this number comes from
| Source | NASA |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | miles |
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