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How Long Does It Take to Get to Mars?

The Distance and Orbital Path Between Earth and Mars The distance between Earth and Mars varies depending on the position of the two planets in their respective orbits around the Sun. At their closest approach, known as opposition, Mars and Earth are about 33.9 million miles (54.6 million kilometers) apart. At their farthest distance, known as conjunction, they can be…