The Moon is, on average, about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) away from Earth, which is roughly the distance of 30 Earths lined up side by side

. However, because the Moon orbits Earth in an elliptical path, its distance varies:

• At its closest point, called perigee, it is about 225,700 miles (363,300 kilometers) away.
• At its farthest point, called apogee, it is about 252,000 miles (405,600 kilometers) away

This variation of roughly 43,000 kilometers (about 27,000 miles) causes the Moon to appear larger and brighter at perigee (sometimes called a "supermoon") and smaller and dimmer at apogee (a "micromoon")

. In summary, the Moon's distance from Earth ranges approximately between 225,700 miles and 252,000 miles, with an average of about 238,855 miles (384,400 km)