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Grand Canyon: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 446 km.

approximate length

446 km = 446,000 m. A kilometer contains 1,000 meters.

The length of a canyon, rather than its depth or width.

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Grand Canyon, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

A canyon's length, rather than its depth or width. Displayed dimension: approximate length.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

Compare with Lake Baikal in the explorer →

Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Interpreted aerial view of the canyon system; schematic route. The 446 km describes an approximate route length, not the straight width of this image.