The average speed of the Earth as it orbits the Sun is about 29.78 kilometers per second, which is equivalent to 29,780 meters per second.
This speed can vary slightly due to the elliptical shape of the Earth’s orbit. The Earth travels fastest when it is closest to the Sun (at perihelion) and slowest when it is farthest from the Sun (at aphelion). However, the average speed remains around 29.78 km/s throughout the year. This orbital motion is a result of the gravitational pull exerted by the Sun, which keeps the Earth in a stable path around it.