Browse animals and landmarks by height

Compare breed heights, towers and other landmarks. See what each listed height includes before adding it to a chart.

40 heights in this selection. Updated 2026-09-20. Sorting ranks this selection only; it does not identify world records. Equal listings share a height. Different source methods may not be directly comparable.

Burj Khalifa

828 m (2,717 ft)

Burj Khalifa reaches 828 m (2,717 ft) (architectural height, including spire).

Updated 2026-09-20

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Darth Vader

6 ft 8 in (203 cm)

Darth Vader is listed by Lucasfilm / Star Wars at 6 ft 8 in (203 cm).

Updated 2026-09-20

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El Capitan

914.4 m (3,000 ft)

El Capitan reaches 914.4 m (3,000 ft) (approximate cliff face height from base to summit).

Updated 2026-09-20

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giraffe

18 ft 0.5 in (550 cm)

A giraffe is listed by Smithsonian Institution at 18 ft 0.5 in (550 cm).

Updated 2026-09-20

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Pug

1 ft 0 in (30 cm)

A Pug is commonly listed at 1 ft 0 in (30 cm).

Updated 2026-09-19

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Sagrada Família

172.5 m (566 ft)

The Sagrada Família reaches 172.5 m (566 ft) (vertical-height listing · christ tower of the sagrada família).

Updated 2026-09-19

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Statue of Liberty

46.05 m (151 ft)

The Statue of Liberty reaches 46.05 m (151 ft) (statue alone, top of base to torch; pedestal excluded).

Updated 2026-09-20

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Washington Monument

169.05 m (555 ft)

The Washington Monument reaches 169.05 m (555 ft) (vertical-height listing · architectural height · as of 2014).

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Willis Tower

442.3 m (1,451 ft)

The Willis Tower reaches 442.3 m (1,451 ft) (roof height, excluding antenna tip).

Updated 2026-09-20

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