| Location | Distance from earth's centre (m) | Value of g m/s2 |
|---|---|---|
| Earth's surface | 6.38 × 106 m | 9.8 |
| 1000 km above surface | 7.38 × 106 m | 7.33 |
| 2000 km above surface | 8.38 × 106 m | 5.68 |
| 3000 km above surface | 9.38 × 106 m | 4.53 |
| 4000 km above surface | 1.04 × 107 m | 3.70 |
| 5000 km above surface | 1.14 × 107 m | 3.08 |
| 6000 km above surface | 1.24 × 107 m | 2.60 |