The distances within our solar system can vary significantly depending on the relative positions of the planets in their orbits. Here’s a general overview of the average distances from the Sun to each of the planets, measured in astronomical units (AU) and kilometers:
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Mercury:
- Average distance: ~0.39 AU
- ~57 million kilometers (35 million miles)
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Venus:
- Average distance: ~0.72 AU
- ~108 million kilometers (67 million miles)
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Earth:
- Average distance: ~1 AU
- ~150 million kilometers (93 million miles)
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Mars:
- Average distance: ~1.52 AU
- ~228 million kilometers (142 million miles)
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Jupiter:
- Average distance: ~5.2 AU
- ~778 million kilometers (484 million miles)
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Saturn:
- Average distance: ~9.58 AU
- ~1.43 billion kilometers (888 million miles)
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Uranus:
- Average distance: ~19.18 AU
- ~2.87 billion kilometers (1.79 billion miles)
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Neptune:
- Average distance: ~30.07 AU
- ~4.50 billion kilometers (2.80 billion miles)
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Pluto (dwarf planet):
- Average distance: ~39.48 AU
- ~5.91 billion kilometers (3.67 billion miles)
Notes:
- 1 AU (Astronomical Unit) is defined as the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 149.6 million kilometers (93 million miles).
- The distances can vary due to the elliptical nature of planetary orbits. As a result, these values are averages.
- Other objects in the solar system, such as asteroids in the asteroid belt or comets in the Kuiper Belt, will have varying distances as well.
If you're looking for more specific distances or information about other celestial bodies, feel free to ask!