How tall is Mauna Kea?

Understanding Mauna Kea’s elevation

Use this value for elevation above sea level. Measuring from the sea floor answers a different question.

Among the 5 summit elevations listed here, Mauna Kea ranks 4 from tallest to shortest. Their average listed elevation is 6,405.23 m (21,015 ft). Equal heights share a rank; this selection includes historical listings.

Mount Everest leads this group at 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft). At the other end, Mauna Loa is 4,169 m (13,678 ft).

• Mauna Loa: 4,169 m (13,678 ft). Mauna Kea is higher than Mauna Loa by 38.3 m (126 ft).
• Denali: 6,190 m (20,308 ft). Denali is higher than Mauna Kea by 1,982.7 m (6,505 ft).
• K2: 8,611 m (28,251 ft). K2 is higher than Mauna Kea by 4,403.7 m (14,448 ft).

The summit value starts at sea level. It does not describe the climb from a trailhead or the height from a mountain’s local base. Compare these different starting points.

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