The distance between Jupiter and Earth varies as both planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths. On average, Jupiter is about 628 million kilometers (about 389.5 million miles) away from Earth. However, this distance can change significantly as both planets continue their orbits around the Sun. At its closest approach (opposition), Jupiter can be about 365 million kilometers (227 million miles) away from Earth, while at its farthest point (conjunction), it can be about 928 million kilometers (577 million miles) away.