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How many kilometers is Earth’s diameter?

12,742 kilometers

Background

Earth's diameter measures 12,742 kilometers from side to side. It is slightly thicker at the equator than at the poles. That difference is caused by the planet's daily spin. A plane would need 15 hours to cross that distance.

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