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Most of the time, the International Space Station (ISS) is orbiting the Earth at an altitude of approximately 220 miles (354 km), which places it in low Earth orbit (LEO). This distance can change, however, and has varied from 205 miles (330 km) to a planned maximum of 248 miles (400 km).
How far does the ISS orbit? The ISS (International Space Station) orbits at an altitude of approximately 350 kilometres (220 miles) above the surface of the Earth, travelling at an average speed of 27,72 â¦ 4 kilometres (17,227 mi) per hour, completing 15.7 orbits per day.