The question "How far are the stars from the sun?" is a bit tricky because stars are at vastly different distances from our sun.

Here's a breakdown:

* The closest star to our Sun is Proxima Centauri, which is about 4.24 light-years away.

* Other stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way, can be hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of light-years away.

* Stars in other galaxies are millions, billions, or even trillions of light-years away.

Important Note: A light-year is the distance light travels in one year. Light travels at an incredible speed of about 186,282 miles per second. So, even the closest star is incredibly far away!

To get a more precise answer, you need to specify which star you're asking about.