Most Prominent Peaks Prominence Comparison (Meters)
Compare the 10 most prominent peaks by col drop, from Everest at 8,848 m to K2 at 4,017. Col drop prominences with exact topographic survey sources listed.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Everest Most prominent peak in the world. | 8,848 m (29,028.9 ft) | Himalayas, prominence equals elevation | Survey data: Everest prominence 8,848 m |
| Aconcagua 1,886 under Everest. | 6,962 m (22,841.2 ft) | Andes, prominence equals elevation | Survey data: Aconcagua prominence 6,962 m |
| Denali 818 under Aconcagua. | 6,144 m (20,157.5 ft) | Alaska Range, prominence equals elevation | USGS survey: Denali prominence 6,144 m |
| Kilimanjaro (Kibo) 259 under Denali. | 5,885 m (19,307.7 ft) | Tanzania, prominence equals elevation | Survey data: Kilimanjaro prominence 5,885 m |
| Vinson Massif 993 under Kilimanjaro. | 4,892 m (16,049.9 ft) | Antarctica, prominence equals elevation | Survey data: Vinson prominence 4,892 m |
| Puncak Jaya 8 under Vinson. | 4,884 m (16,023.6 ft) | New Guinea, prominence equals elevation | Survey data: Puncak Jaya prominence 4,884 m |
| Elbrus 143 under Puncak Jaya. | 4,741 m (15,554.5 ft) | Caucasus, prominence near elevation | Survey data: Elbrus prominence 4,741 m |
| Mont Blanc 46 under Elbrus. | 4,695 m (15,403.5 ft) | Alps, prominence near elevation | Survey data: Mont Blanc prominence 4,695 m |
| Damavand 28 under Mont Blanc. | 4,667 m (15,311.7 ft) | Alborz, Iran | Survey data: Damavand prominence 4,667 m |
| K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen) Elevation 8,611 but col cuts prominence. | 4,017 m (13,179.1 ft) | Karakoram, prominence below elevation | Survey data: K2 prominence 4,017 m |
About this converter
Everest prominence runs 8,848 m, 1,886 clear of Aconcagua at 6,962. Denali at 6,144, Kilimanjaro at 5,885, Vinson at 4,892, Puncak Jaya at 4,884, Elbrus at 4,741, Mont Blanc at 4,695, Damavand at 4,667 and K2 at 4,017 follow. Prominence means peak height above the lowest col to higher ground, not sea level elevation. K2 shows the split best at 8,611 elevation but 4,017 prominence. Elevations rank on mountain height pages, so sea level totals stay out here.
How to use it
Pick two peaks and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Everest against K2 to see the double gap in prominence despite close elevations. The bars below scale to Everest so K2 looks short. Switch the unit to feet for US figures. Ratios are exact divisions of the prominences.
Prominence versus elevation splits this site. Mountain-height-comparison ranks sea level elevations. This page ranks col drops. Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Vinson and Puncak Jaya match elevation since each leads its landmass. K2 drops to 4,017 on a high Karakoram col. Figures follow topographic surveys.
FAQ
What is the most prominent peak?
Everest at 8,848 m prominence. Aconcagua follows at 6,962.
What is prominence?
Height above the lowest col to higher ground. Not sea level elevation.
Why is K2 low here?
High col. K2 elevation 8,611 but prominence 4,017.
Is this the same as elevations?
No. Elevations rank elsewhere. This page keeps col drops only.
Sources
- Topographic surveys prominence: Everest 8,848; Aconcagua 6,962; Denali USGS 6,144; Kilimanjaro 5,885; Vinson 4,892; Puncak Jaya 4,884; Elbrus 4,741; Mont Blanc 4,695; Damavand 4,667; K2 4,017 m prominence
Last verified: 2026-10-09 · 10 entries
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