Earthrise as seen from Apollo 8, showcasing the Earth rising above the lunar horizon during the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.

How Long Did It Take to Get to the Moon?

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