This is the 598th most frequent Italian word.
lontano
Far; distant.
'Lontano' indicates physical distance in this context, demonstrating spatial separation between the library and the speaker's house.
La biblioteca è lontano dalla mia casa.
The library is far from my house.
'Lontano' here refers to a temporal distance, emphasizing that the changes are expected to occur far ahead in time.
Nel futuro lontano, il clima potrebbe cambiare drasticamente.
In the distant future, the climate could change drastically.
'Lontano' is used reflexively here to indicate a metaphorical or purposeful distance, reflecting an effort to avoid conflicts.