Average speed
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Calculate average speed using distance and non-zero elapsed time.
Your answer starts here.
Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.
How to use this calculator
- Enter distance (km). Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter elapsed time (hours). Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.
How the calculation works
Speed = distance/time.
Worked example
Entering 120 and 2 gives a primary result of 60.
Understand your result
Use this result together with the worked example and the assumptions below. Calculate average speed using distance and non-zero elapsed time.
Assumptions and limitations
Calculate average speed using distance and non-zero elapsed time. Check units and assumptions before using the result in a decision. Results are rounded for display.
Questions about this tool
What does this tool calculate?
Calculate average speed using distance and non-zero elapsed time.
What should I check before using the answer?
Calculate average speed using distance and non-zero elapsed time. Check units and assumptions before using the result in a decision.
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