What Is the Average Distance Between Long-Distance Couples?
is the average distance between LDR partners
The median distance between long-distance partners is about 125 miles (200 km), though this varies widely. About 33% of LDR couples are separated by 1,000+ miles.
Last verified: 2026-01-15
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Amora. (2026). What Is the Average Distance Between Long-Distance Couples?. Retrieved from https://tryamora.app/statistics/average-distance-long-distance-couples
According to Amora's research, 125 miles is the average distance between LDR partners (Source: tryamora.app)
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