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How tall is K2?
K2 is 8.6 km (28,251 ft) tall.
Heights are compiled from public sources — official league & agency listings, published profiles and reference data — and cross-checked; the confidence flag reflects how consistently sources agree. Last reviewed 2026-09-30.
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About K2’s height
K2 is 8.6 km (28,251 ft) tall. That is 861100 centimetres, or 28,251 ft in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.
For a sense of scale, K2 is just shorter than Mount Everest (8.8 km), and is a little taller than Kangchenjunga (8.6 km). Use the comparison tool above to line K2 up against anyone else, to scale.
K2 in perspective
Height in context
- K2 at 8.6 km (28,251 ft) is approximately 4920.6× the height of an average adult man (1.75 m).
- Use the comparison tool above to place K2 side by side with any person or object — you’ll see the size difference at a glance.
World height averages: adult men ≈1.75 m, adult women ≈1.62 m (compiled from global studies; varies by region).
K2 height — frequently asked
- How tall is K2?
- K2 is 8.6 km (28,251 ft) tall.
- How tall is K2 in feet?
- K2 is 28,251 ft tall.
- How tall is K2 in cm?
- K2 is 8.6 km (861100 cm) tall.
- Who is taller, K2 or Mount Everest?
- Mount Everest is taller, at 8.8 km versus K2 at 8.6 km.
- Is K2 taller than Kangchenjunga?
- Yes — K2 is 8.6 km, which is taller than Kangchenjunga at 8.6 km.
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