The difference between Distant and Familiar

When used as adjectives, distant means far off (physically, logically or mentally), whereas familiar means known to one.

Familiar is also noun with the meaning: an attendant spirit, often in animal or even demon form.

check bellow for the other definitions of Distant and Familiar

Distant as an adjective:

Far off (physically, logically or mentally).

Examples:

"We heard a distant rumbling but didn't pay any more attention to it. She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers. His distant look showed that he was not listening to me."
Distant as an adjective:

Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.

Examples:

"Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me."

Familiar as an adjective:

Known to one.

Examples:

"there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar'"
Familiar as an adjective:

Acquainted.

Examples:

"I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears"
Familiar as an adjective:

Intimate or friendly.

Examples:

"we are not on familiar terms; our neighbour is not familiar'"
Familiar as an adjective:

Inappropriately intimate or friendly.

Examples:

"Don’t be familiar with me, boy!"

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Familiar as an adjective:

Of or pertaining to a family; familial.

Familiar as a noun:

An attendant spirit, often in animal or even demon form.

Examples:

"The witch’s familiar was a black cat."
Familiar as a noun (obsolete):

A member of one's family or household.
Familiar as a noun (obsolete):

A close friend.
Familiar as a noun (historical):

The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.