Hohmann Transfer
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Calculate the required delta-V (change in velocity) and transfer time for an efficient Hohmann transfer between two circular orbits around Earth. Assumes impulsive burns and coplanar orbits.
Total Delta-V
3.857 km/s(3856.52 m/s)
Transfer Time
05:17:20 (HH:MM:SS)
First Burn
2.399 km/s
Second Burn
1.457 km/s
Transfer orbit geometry
Initial Orbit
Transfer Orbit
Final Orbit
Burn Points
Hover or tap near an orbit or burn point for local values.
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