How fast does jupiter spin?

Jupiter has an elliptical orbit, and it takes Jupiter 12 years to make a revolution around the sun. Jupiter is gigantic; in fact, more than 1,000 planets the size of Earth could fit inside it. It is best known for its great red spot, which is actually a spinning storm similar to a hurricane. The storm itself is 3.5 times the diameter of Earth. read more

Since Jupiter is a gas planet, it does not rotate as a solid sphere. Jupiter's equator rotates a bit faster than its polar regions at a speed of 28,273 miles/hour (about 43,000 kilometers/hour). Jupiter's day varies from 9 hours and 56 minutes around the poles to 9 hours and 50 minutes close to the equator. read more