Your Pace in Space

Stillness is relative. Did you know that your pace in space is 2.1 million km/h (1.3 million mi/h)? It’s mind-blowing — and we don’t even notice it. That’s why I’ve created a simple illustration to show it – available in both metric and imperial units.

Different Methods, Different Numbers

Measuring the speed of the Milky Way isn’t easy! Different methods give different results, so don’t be surprised if the numbers vary from source to source.

Metric Edition

Imperial Edition

References

• How Fast Are You Moving When You Are Sitting Still?
• Galactic year
• How fast is Earth moving?
• How fast does the Earth rotate?
• Why don’t we feel Earth move?
• Milchstraße massereicher als gedacht