Mars's distance from the sun varies because its orbit is elliptical.

Here's a breakdown:

* Average distance: 227.9 million kilometers (141.6 million miles)

* Closest approach (perihelion): 206.6 million kilometers (128.4 million miles)

* Farthest point (aphelion): 249.2 million kilometers (154.8 million miles)

To get the answer in meters, multiply the distances by 1000:

* Average distance: 227,900,000,000 meters

* Perihelion: 206,600,000,000 meters

* Aphelion: 249,200,000,000 meters