Planets by distance from the Sun
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Quick answer: closest to the sun first, the order is Mercury → Venus → Earth → Mars → Jupiter → Saturn → Uranus → Neptune.
About this list
Average distance from the Sun is measured in astronomical units (AU), where 1 AU is the average Earth-Sun distance of about 150 million km. The four rocky planets sit within 1.6 AU; the gas and ice giants are spread out far beyond.
| # | Item | AU (average) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercury | 0.39 |
| 2 | Venus | 0.72 |
| 3 | Earth | 1 |
| 4 | Mars | 1.52 |
| 5 | Jupiter | 5.2 |
| 6 | Saturn | 9.54 |
| 7 | Uranus | 19.2 |
| 8 | Neptune | 30.1 |
Source: NASA planetary fact sheets (average orbital distance).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the order of planets by distance from the Sun?
Closest to the Sun first: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Which comes first and which comes last?
Mercury comes first (0.39 AU (average)) and Neptune comes last (30.1 AU (average)) among the items in this quiz.
Where is this data from?
NASA planetary fact sheets (average orbital distance).
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