The North Star, also known as Polaris, is approximately 434 light-years away from the Sun.

Here's a breakdown of why it's not a simple answer:

* Distance is constantly changing: Stars, including Polaris and the Sun, are in constant motion. So, the distance between them isn't fixed.

* Light travel time: We see stars as they were in the past because light takes time to travel to us. The 434 light-year figure is a measure of how long it took the light we see from Polaris today to reach us.

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