Escape Velocity from Jupiter
Jupiter's immense mass gives it an escape velocity of about 59 500 m/s (59.5 km/s).
How to use this tool
- Enter body mass m and body radius r in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your escape velocity and the full breakdown beneath it.
Jupiter's escape velocity is more than five times Earth's, which is why the planet retains light gases like hydrogen and helium in its atmosphere.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Earth's escape velocity?
- Approximately 11.2 km/s (≈ 40,270 km/h). Rockets don't need to reach this speed instantly — they can achieve escape with continuous thrust at lower speeds.
- Does atmosphere affect escape velocity?
- Escape velocity is a theoretical value ignoring atmosphere. In practice, air resistance means rockets must carry extra fuel.