The distance between Uranus and Earth varies because both planets orbit the Sun at different speeds and distances. The closest approach between Earth and Uranus is about 1.6 billion miles (2.6 billion kilometers), while at their farthest, they can be approximately 1.98 billion miles (3.2 billion kilometers) apart

. Currently, Uranus is roughly 3.07 billion kilometers (about 20.54 astronomical units) away from Earth, which means light takes nearly 2 hours and 51 minutes to travel from Uranus to Earth

. In summary:

• Closest distance: ~1.6 billion miles (2.6 billion km)
• Farthest distance: ~1.98 billion miles (3.2 billion km)
• Current distance (as of May 2025): ~3.07 billion km (20.54 AU)

This variation is due to the elliptical orbits and relative positions of Earth and Uranus in the solar system