Ballpark — August 9, 2026

Total aircraft in the US commercial fleet

6,000 aircraft

Operated by major and regional carriers.

Average speed of an Olympic sprinter (Usain Bolt)

27 mph

Peak speed during a 100m dash.

Miles across the continental US (east-west)

2,800 miles

From NYC to LA.

Percentage of Earth covered by water

71%

Includes oceans, lakes, and rivers.

Ants on Earth (estimated)

20 quadrillions

Total biomass is greater than all wild birds and mammals.