Second-highest mountain

The current second-highest mountain record is 28,251 ft, held by K2 (Mount Godwin Austen). Last checked October 14, 2026.

28,251

K2 (Mount Godwin Austen)

Karakoram Range, on the Pakistan-China border in the Kashmir region

Holder: K2 (Mount Godwin Austen)
Record: 28,251 ft
Metric: 8,611 m
Exact figure: 8,611 m (28,251 ft)
Location: Karakoram Range, on the Pakistan-China border in the Kashmir region
Last checked: October 14, 2026

Put it in perspective

At 28,251 ft, it is 19.4 times the height of the Empire State Building.

305 ftStatue of Liberty, with pedestal

456 ftGreat Pyramid of Giza

1,083 ftEiffel Tower

1,454 ftEmpire State Building

28,251 ftK2 (Mount Godwin Austen)

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