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The Earth rotates at roughly 1,600 km/h at the equator.

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Earth’s circumference (~40,075 km) divided by 24 hours gives about 1,670 km/h at the equator. Your speed drops with latitude—near the poles, rotational speed approaches 0 km/h.

🤯 "The Earth rotates at roughly 1,600 km/h at the equator. You’re moving very fast while sitting very still."

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