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Scientists pinpoint just how fast Santa would have to travel to visit every child on the planet... and reveal why, at this speed, Rudolf's nose wouldn't be red

As Christmas approaches, children around the world will be eagerly awaiting a visit from Santa and his reindeer. Scientists have calculated that Santa would need to travel 89 million miles to deliver presents to all the good girls and boys around the world. In order to leave some time for delivering presents, this means Santa would need to travel at 5.1 million miles per hour, or 0.8 per cent of the speed of light. Scientists have calculated that Santa would need to cover 89 million miles to deliver presents to all the children who celebrate Christmas. In order to make that journey, Santa would need to travel at a minimum speed of 5.1 million miles per hour, or 0.8 per cent of the speed of light.

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