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They flow with the winds, example is trade winds in the pacific close to the equator to 12-15 degrees. They push the ocean westward at 2.5 meters a second. 150 meters a minuet. 9000 meters an hour.

1 mile = 1609.344 meters

9000 divided by 1609.344 = 5.59 miles in one hour.

Boat moving west at 12 with the current at 6 = 18.

24 hours later 18 x 24 = 432 miles a day

One day times a week = 3,024 miles

How long does it take to cross the pacific with trade winds behind your back?

About a week.

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