Venus is about 0.72 AU from the Sun on average, and its distance varies roughly from 0.718 AU to 0.728 AU over its orbit.

Quick Scoop: Venus–Sun distance in AU

  • Average distance: about 0.72 AU (meaning Venus orbits at a bit under three‑quarters of Earth’s distance from the Sun).
  • Because its orbit is slightly elliptical, the distance ranges from about 0.718 AU (closest) to about 0.728 AU (farthest).
  • One astronomical unit (AU) is defined as the average distance from Earth to the Sun, so Venus is significantly closer to the Sun than Earth is.

In forum-style discussions, people often round this and simply say: “Venus orbits at around 0.7 AU from the Sun,” which is a handy back‑of‑the‑envelope figure.

TL;DR: Venus is roughly three‑quarters of an Earth–Sun distance away from the Sun, i.e., about 0.72 AU.

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