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How far is centaurus from earth?

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About 4.3 light years, assuming you refer to the Centauri triple star system. About 150,000 years away by Space Shuttle. :-)

if you're looking for a range, from the nearest star to the furthest star, it's about 4.2-525 light years away.

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