Is Denali taller than K2?

No. K2 is higher than Denali by 2,421 m (7,943 ft).

The readings behind Denali vs K2

Denali has a summit elevation of 6,190 m (20,308 ft) above sea level. See Denali’s readings.

K2 has a summit elevation of 8,611 m (28,251 ft) above sea level. See K2’s readings.

In the summit elevations listed here, Denali ranks 3 and K2 ranks 2 among 5, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.

These entries share a field, sport, team or measurement category. The comparison uses their published listings; it is not a claim that they were measured together.

Both columns start at sea level. K2 has the higher summit elevation; that does not establish which mountain rises farther from its own base.

Closest available comparisons

Denali

Denali vs Mauna Kea: Denali is higher than Mauna Kea by 1,982.7 m (6,505 ft).
Denali vs Mauna Loa: Denali is higher than Mauna Loa by 2,021 m (6,631 ft).
Denali vs Mount Everest: Mount Everest is higher than Denali by 2,658.86 m (8,723 ft).

K2

K2 vs Mount Everest: Mount Everest is higher than K2 by 237.86 m (780 ft).
K2 vs Mauna Kea: K2 is higher than Mauna Kea by 4,403.7 m (14,448 ft).
K2 vs Mauna Loa: K2 is higher than Mauna Loa by 4,442 m (14,573 ft).

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