article_snippet: Ignoring drag effects due to the presence of air, it would take exactly the same amount of time to make the journey either side of the core.
article_snippet: Under these conditions, the speed reached during the descent would be enough for to reach the surface on the other side.
article_snippet: Of course, they'd need some sort of tunnel that could survive the intense heat and pressure inside Earth, and they body would also need to be able to survive the conditions.
article_snippet: Plus handle a top speed of 18,000 mph (29,000 km/h).
article_snippet: Ignoring drag effects due to the presence of air, it would take exactly the same amount of time to make the journey either side of the core.
article_snippet: Under these conditions, the speed reached during the descent would be enough for to reach the surface on the other side.