English · Question Words
how far
/haʊ ˈfɑːr/
[/haʊ ˈfɑːr/]
what distance
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to ask about the distance to a place.
Example
How far is the nearest gas station from here?
How far is the nearest gas station from here?
Etymology
A combination of 'how' and 'far' (Old English 'feor').
How & Where It’s Used
Used to ask about physical distance.