How long does it take to get to the sun from earth? Astronomy Our Solar System Components of the Solar System 1 Answer Waleed A. Dec 21, 2015 8.3 Light minutes. Explanation: Sun is about 8.3 light minutes from the Earth. This means it would take 8.3 minutes for light to reach from the Surface of the Sun to reach the Earth. If you are traveling in a Jumbo Jet , it would take you about 19 years to reach the Sun. Either way it is technically impossible. Answer link Related questions How does the composition of our solar system compare to the composition of the universe? How are various bodies in the solar system similar and different? Does our solar system move through the universe like a cloud moves through the sky or are we... What is the solar system? What is the shape of the solar system and how is it maintained? What is the center of our solar system? What keeps the solar system in balance? Does our solar system have a name? Why is the solar system flat? What is the theory that explains how the solar system was formed? See all questions in Components of the Solar System Impact of this question 51167 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License