The average distance from the Earth to the Moon is approximately 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles). This distance varies slightly due to the Moon’s elliptical orbit, ranging from about 356,500 kilometers (221,500 miles) at its closest (perigee) to 406,700 kilometers (252,000 miles) at its farthest (apogee).
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The Moon is, on average, about 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles) away from Earth. This distance isn’t constant due to the Moon’s elliptical orbit around our planet. At its closest point, known as perigee, the Moon is approximately 356,500 kilometers (221,500 miles) from Earth. At its farthest point, called apogee, the distance increases to around 406,700 kilometers (252,000 miles). This varying distance affects the apparent size of the Moon as seen from Earth and contributes to phenomena like supermoons, where the Moon appears larger and brighter when it’s closest to Earth in its orbit.