Is K2 taller than Mount Everest?

No. Mount Everest is higher than K2 by 237.86 m (780 ft).

The readings behind K2 vs Mount Everest

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

Mount Everest has a summit elevation of 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) above sea level. See Mount Everest’s readings.

In the summit elevations listed here, K2 ranks 2 and Mount Everest ranks 1 among 5, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.

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

Closest available comparisons

K2

K2 vs Denali: K2 is higher than Denali by 2,421 m (7,943 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).

Mount Everest

Mount Everest vs Denali: Mount Everest is higher than Denali by 2,658.86 m (8,723 ft).
Mount Everest vs Mauna Kea: Mount Everest is higher than Mauna Kea by 4,641.56 m (15,228 ft).
Mount Everest vs Mauna Loa: Mount Everest is higher than Mauna Loa by 4,679.86 m (15,354 ft).

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