is it far

Meaning

This phrase is used to ask if a destination is a long distance away from your current location. It helps you decide whether you can walk there or if you need to take a taxi, bus, or train.

Examples

• I want to walk to the cathedral. Is it far?

  I want to walk to the cathedral. Is it far?

• Is it far to the beach, or can we walk?

  Is it far to the beach, or can we walk?

• Excuse me, is it far from here to the shopping mall?

  Excuse me, is it far from here to the shopping mall?

• I missed the bus. Is it far if I walk instead?

  I missed the bus. Is it far if I walk instead?

• The map says the restaurant is nearby, but is it far in reality?

  The map says the restaurant is nearby, but is it far in reality?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Is it far away from here?

  ✓ Is it far from here?

  While 'far away' is grammatically correct, native speakers usually just say 'far from here' in conversational contexts. Adding 'away' is often redundant.

• ✗ How far is it far?

  ✓ How far is it?

  Do not combine 'how far' and 'is it far'. Use 'How far is it?' to ask for the exact distance, and 'Is it far?' for a simple yes/no question.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I'd like to walk to the park. ___?

  💡 asking if the distance is long

  Show answer

  is it far

• Excuse me, ___ to the central station from this hotel?

  💡 asking if a place is a long way off

  Show answer

  is it far