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How far does a person travel in their lifetime?

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or prefer staying at home, you’re still traveling more than you realize. Even if you remain motionless your entire life, you continue to journey through space. On Earth’s surface alone, the average human covers 30,000 to 50,000 miles (50,000 to 80,000 kilometers) over their lifetime, with some individuals surpassing this distance. However, the distance traveled on Earth’s surface pales in comparison to the motion gained from Earth’s rotation.