Distance from Earth to Jupiter today
| Distance from Earth | 5.3198 AU |
|---|---|
| In kilometres | 795.8 million km |
| In miles | 494.5 million miles |
| Light-time | 44 min 15 s |
| Trend | Approaching at 27.1 km/s (2.34 million km per day) |
| Distance from the Sun | 5.3206 AU · 795.9 million km |
| Closest in the next 24 months | · 4.3611 AU |
| Farthest in the next 24 months | · 6.4529 AU |
One astronomical unit (AU) is the mean distance from Earth to the Sun, 149,597,870.7 km. Distances are measured between the centres of the two planets.
Distance over the next two years
Jupiter is closest at opposition, every 13 months, and farthest when it is behind the Sun. Over the years the distance stays between about 588 and 968 million km (365 and 601 million miles).
Next closest approaches of Jupiter
Jupiter is next closest to Earth on February 10, 2027, at 4.3611 AU (652.4 million km, 405.4 million miles). The table lists every closest approach until 2037.
| Date | Distance | Kilometres | Miles | Light-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3611 AU | 652.4 million km | 405.4 million miles | 36 min 16 s | |
| 4.4403 AU | 664.3 million km | 412.8 million miles | 36 min 56 s | |
| 4.4489 AU | 665.5 million km | 413.6 million miles | 37 min 00 s | |
| 4.3850 AU | 656.0 million km | 407.6 million miles | 36 min 28 s | |
| 4.2644 AU | 637.9 million km | 396.4 million miles | 35 min 28 s | |
| 4.1212 AU | 616.5 million km | 383.1 million miles | 34 min 16 s | |
| 4.0022 AU | 598.7 million km | 372.0 million miles | 33 min 17 s | |
| 3.9530 AU | 591.4 million km | 367.5 million miles | 32 min 53 s | |
| 3.9938 AU | 597.5 million km | 371.2 million miles | 33 min 13 s | |
| 4.1072 AU | 614.4 million km | 381.8 million miles | 34 min 09 s |
The closest approach falls within a few days of the opposition of Jupiter, not exactly on it, because the two orbits are ellipses.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Jupiter from Earth right now?
On November 12, 2026, Jupiter is 5.3198 AU from Earth: 795.8 million km, or 494.5 million miles. Its light takes 44 min 15 s to reach us, and it is approaching at 27.1 km/s.
How long does light take to travel from Jupiter to Earth?
On November 12, 2026, 44 min 15 s. A radio signal takes the same time, since it also travels at the speed of light.
When is Jupiter closest to Earth?
Jupiter is next closest to Earth on February 10, 2027, at 4.3611 AU (652.4 million km, 405.4 million miles). Jupiter is closest at opposition, every 13 months, and farthest when it is behind the Sun.