Here's why:
* Elliptical Orbits: Planets don't travel in perfect circles around the Sun. Their paths are slightly elliptical, meaning they're closer to the Sun at some points than others.
* Gravity's Influence: The closer a planet is to the Sun, the stronger the gravitational pull, and the faster it needs to move to avoid falling in.
Instead of a specific speed, we talk about average orbital speeds.
Here's a quick rundown of approximate average orbital speeds:
* Mercury: 170,500 kph
* Venus: 126,000 kph
* Earth: 107,000 kph
* Mars: 86,000 kph
* Jupiter: 47,000 kph
* Saturn: 35,000 kph
* Uranus: 24,000 kph
* Neptune: 19,000 kph
As you can see, Earth's average orbital speed is pretty close to 110,000 kph, but it fluctuates throughout its orbit.