The distance to the heliopause varies depending on the direction. It is estimated to be:
* Around 110-160 astronomical units (AU) in the upwind direction (facing the direction of the Sun's motion through the galaxy).
* Around 230 AU in the downwind direction.
To convert AU to light years:
1 AU = 0.00001581 light years
Therefore:
* 110-160 AU = 0.0017-0.0025 light years (upwind)
* 230 AU = 0.0036 light years (downwind)
So, the heliopause is very close to the Sun compared to the distances measured in light years.