NGC 2174 is an H II emission nebula located in the constellation Orion and is associated with the open star cluster NGC 2175. It is thought to be located about 6,400 light-years away from Earth. The nebula may have formed through hierarchical collapse.

Magnitude: 6.8

Constellation: Orion

Apparent magnitude (V): 6.8

Distance: 6,400 ly (2,000 pc)