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How fast is a skydiver going after 5 seconds or free fall and how far did he fall

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It's typically around 120mph. You'll reach this speed a few seconds into your jump, so for those few moments straight out the door, you'll be falling a bit more slowly and therefore covering less distance. We usually estimate around 10 seconds for the first 1,000 feet, then 5 seconds for each 1,000 feet after that.

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