The Circumference of the Earth

Updated July 24, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

The Question:

What is the circumference of the Earth?

The Answer:

At the equator, the Earth's circumference is 24,830 miles (40,000 km).

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The Size of the Sun and Earth

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