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Earths diameters is a straight line through the middle of the Earth. That is how the size of planets is measured.

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How does earths polar diameter compare with its equatorial diameter?

The equatorial diameter is greater than the polar diameter. The distance is about 30 miles. The equatorial diameter is about 7927 miles. The polar diameter is about 7900 miles.


If earths diameter is 12756 km then what is its radius?

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What is earth's diameter and circumference?

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What are the planet's diameters?

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