Who is faster a human or a meerkat?

A meerkat can run at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h), while the average human sprinting speed is around 15 miles per hour (24 km/h) for a short distance. Thus, Meerkats are generally faster than humans. However, elite human sprinters can reach speeds of about 27 miles per hour (43 km/h) in short bursts, surpassing meerkats. Overall, for most people, meerkats are faster.