Earth vs Europa
Earth is about 4.1 times as wide as Europa and Earth runs the hotter.
| Earth | Europa | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Rocky world |
| Size (radius) | 1.00 R⊕ | 0.24 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 1.00× Earth | 0.13× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -19°C (-2°F) | – |
| Mean surface temperature | 15°C (59°F) | -171°C (-276°F) |
| Year (orbital period) | 365 days | 11.9 years |
| Distance from Earth | home | in our solar system |
| Earth-similarity index | 1.00 | 0.26 |
Common questions
Is Earth bigger than Europa?
Earth is the larger of the two: Earth is 1.00 R⊕ across and Europa is 0.24 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Earth or Europa?
Earth pulls harder: surface gravity is 1.00× Earth on Earth and 0.13× Earth on Europa.