The distance of the Moon can be seen in two ways:

1. According to modern science

- The Moon’s average distance from Earth is about 3,84,000 km (3.84 × 10⁵ km). - It varies slightly because the Moon’s orbit is not a perfect circle (roughly 3,63,000–4,06,000 km).

1. In Jain cosmology (Jain view)

- Jain scriptures do not talk in kilometers but in units like yojan and describe the Moon as part of the celestial region called Chandralok, within the Middle Universe (Madhya Loka). - The focus is not on exact physical measurement, but on showing the structure of the universe and the place of celestial beings, to support spiritual understanding, not modern astronomy.

So, for practical/physical distance, use the scientific value (~3,84,000 km). For spiritual and cosmological understanding, Jain texts describe the Moon’s position within the layered Jain universe, using traditional units and symbolic structure.