How Fast Can a Dragonfly Fly?. Part of the series: Insects & Bugs. Dragonflies can fly at a rate between 30 and 60 kilometers per hour, which is equivalent to about 19 to 38 miles per hour, because of their double set of wings. Learn more about a dragonfly's flight habits with information from a high school biology teacher in this free video on insects.
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