Saturn takes about 29.4 to 29.5 Earth years to complete one full orbit around the Sun. This corresponds to approximately 10,756 Earth days. Its average distance from the Sun is about 9.59 astronomical units (AU), or roughly 1.4 billion kilometers (about 886 million miles)
. This long orbital period is due to Saturn's significant distance from the Sun, which causes it to travel more slowly along its elliptical orbit compared to planets closer to the Sun. Saturn's orbital speed averages around 9.68 km/s (about 21,637 miles per hour)
. In summary:
- Orbital period: ~29.4 to 29.5 Earth years
- Orbital period in days: ~10,756 Earth days
- Average distance from Sun: ~9.59 AU (1.4 billion km)
- Average orbital speed: ~9.68 km/s (21,637 mph)
This means a "year" on Saturn lasts nearly three decades by Earth standards
