Kilometers per Second Converter

Miles per Second
0.621371
Kilometers per Hour
3600
Meters per Second
1000
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Understanding Kilometers per Second (km/s)

Definition and Usage

A kilometer per second (km/s) is a metric unit of speed measuring the distance in kilometers traveled in one second. It's commonly used in astronomy and space science to describe celestial velocities.

Common Applications

  • 🚀 Spacecraft velocity measurements
  • ⭐ Stellar and planetary motion
  • ☄️ Meteor and comet speeds

Quick Facts

  • 📊 1 km/s = 3,600 km/h
  • 🌍 Earth's orbital speed: ~29.78 km/s
  • 💫 Speed of light: 299,792 km/s