Aconcagua
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Andes of western Argentina, close to the border with Chile.
Also known as: Mount Aconcagua
How big is it?
6.961 km tall
Also 4.325 mi
Summit elevation above mean sea level · specified
A little perspective
Challenger Deep is about 1.57 times larger on this measurement.
Challenger Deep: Challenger Deep is the deepest known point in the Earth's oceans, located in the Mariana Trench.
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Aconcagua
Aconcagua’s summit is 6,961 m above mean sea level. This is elevation, not vertical height above its local base; the mountain silhouette is contextual.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Aconcagua
The marked summit elevation above mean sea level is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Challenger Deep
About 10,935 m below the ocean surface in the Mariana Trench. Depth estimates vary by survey. The line shows depth, not the trench’s width.
The marked depth is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 6.961 km
For comparison, this page uses summit elevation above mean sea level. The record labels this value specified, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison.
Aconcagua’s summit is 6,961 m above mean sea level. This is elevation, not vertical height above its local base; the mountain silhouette is contextual.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Aconcagua dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.961 km | Not recorded | specified |
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- Encyclopaedia Britannica — AconcaguaSummit elevation of 6,961 m above mean sea level.
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