Distance
CM Draconis distance estimates
| Source | Parallax, mas | Distance, pc | Distance, ly | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gliese & Jahreiß (1991) | 69.0 ± 2.9 | 14.5 ± 0.6 | 47.3 ± 2.0 | |
| van Altena et al. (1995) | 69.2 ± 2.5 | 14.5 ± 0.5 | 47.1 ± 1.8 |
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