how fast does the earth spin

Question: how fast does the earth spin
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Asked by cr4b7 to Cathal, Daphne, Darren, Jon, Katherine on 12 Mar 2012.
- Darren Logan answered on 12 Mar 2012:
  
  The earth beneath your feet spins at different speeds depending on your position on the globe. At the equator, the speed is about 1040 miles per hour. Its going to be slower where you are, because you are nearer the North pole.

Question: how fast does the earth spin