Yellow River
The Yellow River, or Huang He, is a major river in northern China, flowing from the Bayan Har Mountains to the Bohai Sea.
Also known as: Huang He, Huang Ho
How big is it?
5,464 km · approximate main-channel length
Also 3,395 mi
Approximate main-channel length · approximate
Typical recorded range: 5,400 km to 5,500 km.
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Yellow River vs Ganymede: length comparison
The main-channel length of the Yellow River is about 1.04 times the mean diameter of Ganymede.
The Yellow River, or Huang He, is a major river in northern China, flowing from the Bayan Har Mountains to the Bohai Sea.
Ganymede is a natural satellite of Jupiter and contains a magnetic field generated by its partially liquid core.
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Yellow River
Approximate main-channel length: 5,464 km; approximate; range 5,400 km–5,500 km.
The Yellow River, or Huang He, is approximately 5,464 km long from the Bayan Har Mountains to the Bohai Sea. Channel-centreline and source conventions affect river-length totals.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Yellow River
The marked approximate main-channel length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Ganymede
Mean diameter: 5,262 km; approximate.
Rounded mean-radius model of Ganymede. The derived area and volume describe a sphere; surface terrain and flattening are omitted.
NASA JPL — Planetary satellite physical parameters
The marked mean diameter is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 5,464 km
We compare the main-channel length of the Yellow River. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 5,400 km to 5,500 km.
The Yellow River, or Huang He, is approximately 5,464 km long from the Bayan Har Mountains to the Bohai Sea. Channel-centreline and source conventions affect river-length totals.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,464 km | 5,400 km to 5,500 km | approximate |
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- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Yellow RiverPublished length 5,464 km from the Bayan Har Mountains to the Bohai Sea.
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