Distance from Earth to Venus today
| Distance from Earth | 0.3193 AU |
|---|---|
| In kilometres | 47.8 million km |
| In miles | 29.7 million miles |
| Light-time | 2 min 39 s |
| Trend | Receding at 8.0 km/s (0.69 million km per day) |
| Distance from the Sun | 0.7216 AU · 108.0 million km |
| Closest in the next 24 months | · 0.2884 AU |
| Farthest in the next 24 months | · 1.7316 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
Venus comes closer to Earth than any other planet, every 584 days at inferior conjunction, and is nearly seven times farther when it is behind the Sun. Over the years the distance stays between about 38 and 261 million km (24 and 162 million miles).
Next closest approaches of Venus
Venus is next closest to Earth on June 1, 2028, at 0.2884 AU (43.1 million km, 26.8 million miles). The table lists every closest approach until 2037.
| Date | Distance | Kilometres | Miles | Light-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2884 AU | 43.1 million km | 26.8 million miles | 2 min 24 s | |
| 0.2655 AU | 39.7 million km | 24.7 million miles | 2 min 12 s | |
| 0.2889 AU | 43.2 million km | 26.9 million miles | 2 min 24 s | |
| 0.2801 AU | 41.9 million km | 26.0 million miles | 2 min 20 s | |
| 0.2735 AU | 40.9 million km | 25.4 million miles | 2 min 16 s | |
| 0.2883 AU | 43.1 million km | 26.8 million miles | 2 min 24 s |
Frequently asked questions
How far is Venus from Earth right now?
On November 12, 2026, Venus is 0.3193 AU from Earth: 47.8 million km, or 29.7 million miles. Its light takes 2 min 39 s to reach us, and it is receding at 8.0 km/s.
How long does light take to travel from Venus to Earth?
On November 12, 2026, 2 min 39 s. A radio signal takes the same time, since it also travels at the speed of light.
When is Venus closest to Earth?
Venus is next closest to Earth on June 1, 2028, at 0.2884 AU (43.1 million km, 26.8 million miles). Venus comes closer to Earth than any other planet, every 584 days at inferior conjunction, and is nearly seven times farther when it is behind the Sun.