Geostationary orbit height
Calculate Geostationary orbit height instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Geostationary orbit height
Planet rotation period (sidereal day)h
Planet massM⊕
Planet equatorial radiuskm
Stationary orbit altitude
35,786km
Orbit radius
42164km
Orbital speed
3.075km/s
More about: Geostationary orbit height
What it calculates
The “Geostationary orbit height” calculator computes Stationary orbit altitude in km from 3 parameters: planet rotation period (sidereal day) (h), planet mass (M⊕), planet equatorial radius (km).
An astronomy calculation for enthusiasts and scientists.
Example calculation
With parameters Planet rotation period (sidereal day) = 23.93 h, Planet mass = 1 M⊕, Planet equatorial radius = 6,378.14 km the result is 35,786 km.
How to use
- Enter planet rotation period (sidereal day), planet mass and planet equatorial radius — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Stationary orbit altitude (km) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is Geostationary orbit height calculated?
The Geostationary orbit height calculator computes Stationary orbit altitude (in km) from planet rotation period (sidereal day), planet mass, planet equatorial radius. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Geostationary orbit height calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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