How Fast is Earth Moving? The 1,000 MPH Spin and 67,000 MPH Orbit

The Earth's speed is a combination of two major movements. The planet rotates on its axis, and at the equator, this rotation speed is approximately 1,000 miles per hour (1,600 km/h). Additionally, the Earth is orbiting the Sun at a much faster pace, traveling at an incredible average speed of about 67,000 miles per hour (107,000 km/h).

 

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