How long does it take for light to reach the earth from your sun?

Answer 1

The speed of light (and all other electromagnetic radiation) is 186,282 miles per second. The average distance from the sun to the earth is 93,000,000 miles. The time needed for light to travel this distance is (93,000,000 / 186,282) = 499 seconds = 8 and 1/3 minutes.

Answer 2

Earth's average distance from the sun = 93,000,000 miles

Speed of light = 186,282 miles per second

1 minute = 60 seconds

Time = (distance) / (speed) = (93,000,000 / 186,282) / 60 = 8.321 minutes (rounded)

Answer 3

(93,000,000 miles from the sun) divided by (186,000 miles per second) = 500 seconds = 8 and 1/3 minutes

Answer 4

It takes about 81/3 minutes for the sun's light to reach us on earth.

Answer 5

Approximately 8 minutes.

Answer 6

About 8 minutes and 20 seconds.