The term 'more distant' can be described by a variety of words, including 'FARTHER' (7 letters), 'icier' (5 letters), 'FURTHER' (7 letters), 'remoter' (7 letters), 'YON' (3 letters), and 'YONDER' (6 letters). FARTHER and FURTHER both refer to physical distance, while icier implies a metaphorical distance. Remoter is a synonym for FARTHER and FURTHER, and YON and YONDER are both archaic terms that refer to a great distance. All of these words can be used to describe something that is more distant than something else.