How far does an Arctic tern fly in its lifetime, in km?

Q: How far does an Arctic tern fly in its lifetime, in km?

2.4 million km (2,400,000). Three round trips to the Moon, flown by a bird that weighs the same as a bar of soap. Source: Arctic Institute

2.4 million

2,400,000 exactly, give or take

Three round trips to the Moon, flown by a bird that weighs the same as a bar of soap.SOURCEArctic Institute

Scale check: 2.4 million is roughly everyone in Birmingham.

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