Earthrise as seen from the Moon by Apollo 8 astronauts, illustrating a crewed mission to the Moon. Image credit: NASA.

How Long Does It Take to Get to the Moon?

The Moon, our closest celestial neighbor, is at an average distance of 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) from Earth. At its nearest point, perigee, it's about 225,623 miles (363,104 km) away,…