SpeedrooHow fast did Roger Bannister run the first four-minute mile?
15 mphAbout 24.2 km/h · Run
He ran 3:59.4 in 1954, an average of about 15 mph (24 km/h).
That's about 43% of a red kangaroo's top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).
⏱️15 mph
🤖Curiosity's touchdown
By speed: Bannister's mile is about 9× faster than Curiosity's touchdown.
Things about as fast
- How fast is the 5,000 m world record?14.8 mph
- How fast does a honeybee fly?14.9 mph
- How fast is a golf cart?14.9 mph
- How fast could the USS Constitution sail?15 mph
- How fast can a raccoon run?15 mph
- How fast does a kangaroo hop when cruising?15.5 mph
- How fast can a rental e-scooter go in the UK?15.5 mph
- When does an e-bike's motor stop helping in Europe?15.5 mph
Many real things vary, so we use a typical or official figure. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected].