That was also because they were driven by Sauron's desperation to get there. His very existence depended upon them getting to Orodruin in time. That was a very powerful driving force, and since Sauron put his entire will into getting him there, it is understandable that they made that journey in about a minute or two.
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But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.
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