Distance from Earth to Uranus today
| Distance from Earth | 18.4706 AU |
|---|---|
| In kilometres | 2,763.2 million km |
| In miles | 1,716.9 million miles |
| Light-time | 2 h 33 min |
| Trend | Approaching at 7.1 km/s (0.61 million km per day) |
| Distance from the Sun | 19.4327 AU · 2,907.1 million km |
| Closest in the next 24 months | · 18.3758 AU |
| Farthest in the next 24 months | · 20.4099 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
Uranus is closest at opposition, once a year; the yearly swing is just the diameter of Earth's orbit. Over the years the distance stays between about 2.57 and 3.15 billion km (1.6 and 1.96 billion miles).
Next closest approaches of Uranus
Uranus is next closest to Earth on November 25, 2026, at 18.4433 AU (2,759.1 million km, 1,714.4 million miles). The table lists every closest approach until 2037.
| Date | Distance | Kilometres | Miles | Light-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.4433 AU | 2,759.1 million km | 1,714.4 million miles | 2 h 33 min | |
| 18.3758 AU | 2,749.0 million km | 1,708.1 million miles | 2 h 32 min | |
| 18.3073 AU | 2,738.7 million km | 1,701.8 million miles | 2 h 32 min | |
| 18.2382 AU | 2,728.4 million km | 1,695.3 million miles | 2 h 31 min | |
| 18.1693 AU | 2,718.1 million km | 1,688.9 million miles | 2 h 31 min | |
| 18.1011 AU | 2,707.9 million km | 1,682.6 million miles | 2 h 30 min | |
| 18.0340 AU | 2,697.9 million km | 1,676.4 million miles | 2 h 29 min | |
| 17.9682 AU | 2,688.0 million km | 1,670.3 million miles | 2 h 29 min | |
| 17.9039 AU | 2,678.4 million km | 1,664.3 million miles | 2 h 28 min | |
| 17.8408 AU | 2,668.9 million km | 1,658.4 million miles | 2 h 28 min | |
| 17.7788 AU | 2,659.7 million km | 1,652.6 million miles | 2 h 27 min |
The closest approach falls within a few days of the opposition of Uranus, not exactly on it, because the two orbits are ellipses.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Uranus from Earth right now?
On November 12, 2026, Uranus is 18.4706 AU from Earth: 2,763.2 million km, or 1,716.9 million miles. Its light takes 2 h 33 min to reach us, and it is approaching at 7.1 km/s.
How long does light take to travel from Uranus to Earth?
On November 12, 2026, 2 h 33 min. A radio signal takes the same time, since it also travels at the speed of light.
When is Uranus closest to Earth?
Uranus is next closest to Earth on November 25, 2026, at 18.4433 AU (2,759.1 million km, 1,714.4 million miles). Uranus is closest at opposition, once a year; the yearly swing is just the diameter of Earth's orbit.