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Miles per Hour to Orbital Velocity (LEO)

Convert measurements between Miles per Hour and Orbital Velocity (LEO).

Common conversions

1000mph = 0.0573 v_orb
5000mph = 0.2866 v_orb
10000mph = 0.5731 v_orb
24000mph = 1.3755 v_orb
32000mph = 1.834 v_orb
55000mph = 3.1522 v_orb

Conversion information

1 Miles per Hour = 5.7313e-5 Orbital Velocity (LEO)

The mile per hour is the standard velocity unit in the United States
Low Earth orbit velocity is approximately 7.8 km/s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mile per hour?
It is the standard speed unit in the United States.
Where is mph used?
In cars and road signs in English-speaking countries.
What is orbital velocity?
It is the speed needed to maintain a stable orbit around Earth.
What is low Earth orbit velocity?
Approximately 7.8 km/s.