Distance from low earth orbit to Europa?

[engineer23]

Hey there! I am working on a design project and need to know the distance from low Earth orbit to the orbit of Europa. Does anyone know this or know where I could find it? I know that it will vary based on the position of the Earth and Europa, but I don't really need to know the orbital mechanics for this paper. I am just looking for a ballpark value that I can use as a design parameter. For simplicity's sake, let's say the probe in question will be launched when Earth and Europa are closest.

Thanks!

 

[mgb_phys]

The distance from the sun to Jupiter is 5.2au so the closest approach to Earth is 4.2au
Europa's orbit around Jupiter is only 0.004au so you can ignore this.

(1 au is around 150 million Km)

 

[tacman]

Hi there! The distance from low Earth orbit to Europa can vary depending on the specific positions of the two bodies, as you mentioned. However, on average, the distance is approximately 390 million kilometers. This is assuming that both Earth and Europa are at their closest approach, which happens every 13 months. You can also use this value as a design parameter for your project. I hope this helps! If you need more precise calculations, you can use online tools or consult with a space engineer. Good luck with your project!