How many miles is it to circumnavigate the Earth?

The circumference of the Earth is approximately 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometers) when measured around the equator. If you were to circumnavigate the Earth along this equatorial path, you would travel about 24,901 miles. However, if you circumnavigate the Earth through the poles, the distance is slightly shorter at about 24,860 miles (40,008 kilometers).