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Escape Velocity Calculator

Calculate the minimum velocity needed for an object to escape a celestial body's gravitational pull without further propulsion. Uses the formula v = √(2GM/r).

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Escape Velocity

11.19 km/s

Surface Gravity

9.82 m/s²

In Earth g

1.001 g

Escape Velocity Results

ParameterValue
Body Mass5.9720e+24 kg
Distance from Center6.3710e+6 m (6371.0 km)
Escape Velocity11185.98 m/s
Escape Velocity11.186 km/s
Escape Velocity25022 mph
Surface Gravity9.8200 m/s²
Surface Gravity (g)1.0010 g
Formulav = √(2GM/r)

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