2006-08-01 02:01:24 · 8 answers · asked by Nigel S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
I believe that NASA are the most reliable source. The average distance from the centre of Earth to the centre of the moon is 238,897 miles (384,467 km). That distance is growing - but extremely slowly. The moon is moving away from Earth at a speed of about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) per year.
2006-08-01 02:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mowgli 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The distance between the Moon and Earth varies rather widely because of the combined gravity of Earth, the Sun, and the planets. For example, in the last three decades of the 20th century, the Moon's apogee—the farthest distance that it travels from Earth in a revolution—ranged between about 404,000 and 406,700 km (251,000 and 252,700 miles), while its perigee—the closest that it comes to Earth—ranged between about 356,500 and 370,400 km (221,500 and 230,200 miles).
2006-08-01 06:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average distance from Earth to the Moon is 384,403 kilometers (238,857 miles).
2006-08-01 02:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by lester2590 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The orbit is elliptical so the distance varies but is generally taken to be a quarter of a million miles.
2006-08-01 04:23:41 · answer #4 · answered by greebo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 200,000 miles is the distance (note the spelling) to the moon.
2006-08-01 02:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-01 02:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
384,403 kilometers (238,857 miles).
2006-08-01 02:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by sneak_chamber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
245,000 Miles. Now please google it.
2006-08-01 02:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by winton_holt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋