Orbital velocity (Orbital speed)
Calculate Orbital velocity instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Orbital velocity
Height above groundkm
Orbital speed
7.6686km/s
More about: Orbital velocity (Orbital speed)
What it calculates
The “Orbital velocity (Orbital speed)” calculator computes Orbital speed in km/s from 1 parameter: height above ground (km).
An astronomy calculation for enthusiasts and scientists.
Example calculation
With parameters Height above ground = 400 km the result is 7.67 km/s.
How to use
- Enter height above ground — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Orbital speed (km/s) 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 Orbital velocity (Orbital speed) calculated?
The Orbital velocity (Orbital speed) calculator computes Orbital speed (in km/s) from height above ground. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Orbital velocity (Orbital speed) 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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