The average distance from the Earth to the Moon is approximately 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles), which is about 30 times the diameter of Earth

. However, this distance varies because the Moon's orbit is elliptical. At its closest point (perigee), the Moon is about 356,470 kilometers (221,500 miles) away, and at its farthest point (apogee), it is about 405,600 kilometers (252,000 miles) away

. Currently, the Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of about 3.8 centimeters (1.5 inches) per year due to tidal interactions

. In summary:

• Average distance: ~384,400 km (238,855 miles)
• Closest distance (perigee): ~356,470 km (221,500 miles)
• Farthest distance (apogee): ~405,600 km (252,000 miles)
• Moving away at ~3.8 cm/year

These measurements are very precise thanks to laser ranging experiments involving reflectors left on the Moon by Apollo missions