The Moon is on average about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) away from Earth. This distance is roughly equivalent to 30 times the diameter of Earth
. Because the Moon's orbit is elliptical rather than a perfect circle, its distance from Earth varies:
- At its closest point (perigee), the Moon is about 225,623 to 221,500 miles (approximately 356,470 km) away.
- At its farthest point (apogee), it is about 252,088 to 252,000 miles (around 405,600 km) away
Thus, the Moon's distance ranges roughly between 221,500 and 252,000 miles, with an average near 239,000 miles.
