Earth vs Saturn
Saturn is about 9.4 times as wide as Earth and Earth runs the hotter. Earth is the closer of the two to Earth, with an Earth-similarity index of 1.00.
| Earth | Saturn | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Gas giant |
| Size (radius) | 1.00 R⊕ | 9.45 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 1.00× Earth | 1.07× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | 15°C (59°F) | -139°C (-218°F) |
| Year (orbital period) | 365 days | 29.4 years |
| Distance from Earth | in our solar system | in our solar system |
| Earth-similarity index | 1.00 | 0.28 |
Common questions
Is Earth bigger than Saturn?
Saturn is the larger of the two: Earth is 1.00 R⊕ across and Saturn is 9.45 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Earth or Saturn?
Saturn pulls harder: surface gravity is 1.00× Earth on Earth and 1.07× Earth on Saturn.