The distance between the Earth and the Sun varies throughout the year due to the Earth's elliptical orbit. At its closest point, known as perihelion, the Earth is about 147 million kilometers (91 million miles) from the Sun. At its furthest point, known as aphelion, the Earth is about 152 million kilometers (95 million miles) from the Sun. On average, the Earth is about 149.6 million kilometers (93 million miles) from the Sun.