To visit every child on Christmas (which he absolutely does, right?) Santa has to travel at six million miles per hour. That's 700 million children in 31 hours, taking time zones into account. And that's why he's magical.
The Science Of Santa
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How Fast Is Santa?
And how do all those presents get around the world?
How Many Cookies Does Santa Eat?
Calculated with some help from the North American Aerospace Defence Command.
Written by
Curiosity Staff
December 24, 2016
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