What is the average speed / velocity of blood flowing in the arteries? Anatomy & Physiology Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Circulatory System 1 Answer reudhreghs Apr 16, 2016 In the arteries blood flows at about #1.8(km)/h#, while in the veins it is around #0.4(km)/h#. Answer link Related questions Why does the narrowing of the arteries decrease blood flow but increase blood pressure? People who smoke often have cold hands and feet. What might explain this condition in terms of... Is the vertebral artery a branch of the aortic arch? What conditions contribute to elevated blood levels of alkaline phosphatase? Are lymphocytes produced in the bone marrow and then migrate to the thymus gland and lymph nodes... What is heart disease? What is the primary cause of heart disease and what symptoms does it... How does blood flow back to the heart from the lower extremities, since it is fighting against gravity? In a heart transplant, if the vagus nerve is not re-transplanted, how is the heart rate kept in check? Is heart disease hereditary? Can a person who subscribes to a very healthy lifestyle suffer a... What is the difference between congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease? See all questions in Circulatory System Impact of this question 3233 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License