Eli5 Why does driving fast in a car feel quicker than flying in a plane?

Question

Despite a plane going much, much faster?

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Answer 1

this is because in a plane you do not have any reference of movement other than the ground 7 miles under you!…whereas in a car, you see things (signs, trees etc…) whiz by you 20ft away hence the reference. Then you have to take in account you can feel the road whereas a plane you dont.