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By way of some "round" math, (rounding quotients to the nearest whole numbers), I have
extrapolated 5 seconds as a decent "Rule of thumb".
Thunder will go *approximately* 1 mile every 5 seconds, at average.
Humidity, elevation, etc. affect air density, which affects the speed of sound, but negligibly for this answer.
So, see the flash, count 5, 1 mile (approximately).
What else can I help you with?
How long does it take thunder to travel a mile?
A quick rule of thumb is 5 seconds. Since sound travels at a little over 1000 feet per second which is about a fifth of a mile. A better estimate is 1125 feet per second. 5280 / 1125 = 4.693 seconds
How long does it take light to travel across the Milky Way?
It take the light to travel for 2 million years Actually about 100 years, maybe less.
How long does it take for light to travel across the milky way?
Depends witch star it comes from. The closest stars light will only take 7 years but most of the stars (that are relatively closeby compared to the light of other galaxies) will take 200 or more.
Why is lightning seen earlier and thunder heard later even when they take place at the same time and distance?
Lightning is seen earlier because light travels faster than sound. Lightning occurs first and produces light, which reaches our eyes immediately. Thunder, on the other hand, is the sound produced by the rapid heating and cooling of air around the lightning bolt, which takes longer to travel to our ears.
Approximately how long does an earthquake p-wave take to travel the first 6500 kilometers after the earthquake occurs?
P-waves travel at speeds between 5 to 8 km/s, as such a P-wave may take between 812 and 1300 seconds (13 and 22 minutes respectively) to travel 6500 km. Please see the related question on P-wave velocity.
How long does it take thunder to travel a mile?
A quick rule of thumb is 5 seconds. Since sound travels at a little over 1000 feet per second which is about a fifth of a mile. A better estimate is 1125 feet per second. 5280 / 1125 = 4.693 seconds
How long would it take to travel a mile at 200 mph?
18 seconds to travel a mile at 200 mph.
How long does it take to travel a mile at 65mph?
55.4 seconds per mile at 65mph
How long does it take to take a 12.5 mile trip?
It depends on the speed at which you travel.
How long will it take to travel 1 mile at 3mph?
20 seconds.
How long does a snail take to travel 1 mile?
That depends on its speed.
How long does a car take to travel a mile?
It depends on it's speed.
How long would it take to travel 10m?
it would take 1 hour to travel a mile going at 60 mph
How long will it take to travel one mile at 90 mph?
About 40 seconds.
How long would it take a snail to travel one mile?
115 days
How long will it take to travel 1 mile at 3 mph?
Twenty minutes.
How long does it take to travel .4 mile at 40 mph?
36 seconds.
