The Moon is approximately 384,000 kilometers (238,600 miles) away from Earth on average. However, because the Moon orbits Earth in an elliptical pattern, this distance varies. At its farthest point (apogee), the Moon can be about 406,700 kilometers (252,700 miles) away, and at its closest point (perigee), it is about 356,500 kilometers (221,500 miles) away. This variation is due to gravitational forces and the elliptical shape of the Moon's orbit.
