How long does it take Mars to orbit the Sun?

Mars is the planet after Earth from the Sun, which makes it the fourth. Popularly known as the Red planet because of the presence of iron oxide on its surface, it can be viewed by the naked eye on some nights. Huge craters have dented its surface. Although there has been no evidence of life on this planet, it is likely to harbor life because of the presence of water. This theory has given fodder to many a film maker who has brought to life creatures from Mars on the screen and raked in a lot of money.

Mars is at a distance of nearly 250 million kms from the Sun. It takes nearly 2 Earth years to orbit around the Sun given its distance from its energy source. It is only 45 days less than two years orbiting around the Sun. Hence its seasons, though similar to that on Earth, last twice as long. However, spending a day on Mars is almost the same time as spending a day on Earth. The planet revolves around the Sun in a path that is orbital. In recent years the smallest distance between Earth and mars is decreasing and will continue to do so.