The pull of gravity between the Earth and the Sun acts across the entire distance between them. This distance is not constant, as the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.

Here's a breakdown:

* Average distance: The average distance between the Earth and the Sun is about 149.6 million kilometers (93 million miles), also known as one Astronomical Unit (AU).

* Closest distance: At perihelion (the point in the Earth's orbit where it's closest to the Sun), the distance is about 147.1 million kilometers (91.4 million miles).

* Farthest distance: At aphelion (the point in the Earth's orbit where it's farthest from the Sun), the distance is about 152.1 million kilometers (94.5 million miles).

So, while the distance varies, gravity's influence is felt throughout this entire range.