Yenisei
The Yenisei is a major river in Siberia, Russia, flowing northwards from Mongolia to the Arctic Ocean.
Also known as: Yenisei River, Yenisey
How big is it?
5,539 km · approximate river-system length
Also 3,442 mi
Approximate river-system length · approximate
Typical recorded range: 5,480 km to 5,600 km.
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Yenisei vs Ganymede: length comparison
The river-system length of the Yenisei is about 1.05 times the mean diameter of Ganymede.
The Yenisei is a major river in Siberia, Russia, flowing northwards from Mongolia to the Arctic Ocean.
Ganymede is a natural satellite of Jupiter and contains a magnetic field generated by its partially liquid core.
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Yenisei
Approximate river-system length: 5,539 km; approximate; range 5,480 km–5,600 km.
The Yenisei–Angara–Selenga–Ider river system is commonly listed at approximately 5,539 km. Totals depend on which headwater is selected and how the channel centreline is measured.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Yenisey River
The marked approximate river-system 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 5,539 km
We compare the river-system length of the Yenisei. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 5,480 km to 5,600 km.
The Yenisei–Angara–Selenga–Ider river system is commonly listed at approximately 5,539 km. Totals depend on which headwater is selected and how the channel centreline is measured.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,539 km | 5,480 km to 5,600 km | approximate |
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- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Yenisey RiverYenisei system and headwater context; the atlas uses the commonly listed 5,539 km system length.
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