how long did it take to get to the moon in 1969
Apollo 11 took about 3 days, 4 hours, and 17 minutes to reach the Moon in 1969, landing 75 hours and 49 minutes after launch. The full mission, from launch to return to Earth, lasted 8 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes, and 35 seconds.
Quick Scoop
If you mean the trip from Earth to the Moon , the answer is just over three days.
If you mean the entire Apollo 11 mission , including time on the Moon and the trip home, it was a little over eight days.
At a glance
| Measure | Time |
|---|---|
| Earth to Moon landing | 75 hours, 49 minutes |
| Full mission duration | 8 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds |
Simple version
- To get there: about 3 days.
- To go there and come back: about 8 days.
If you want, I can also give you the minute-by-minute Apollo 11 timeline.
