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| State | Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 13,803 ft (4,207 m) |
| Prominence | 13,803 ft (4,207 m) — an ultra-prominent peak |
| Range | Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain |
Source: Wikidata Q131230 (elevation, prominence, range, protected area, first ascent).
Mauna Kea is a dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawaiʻi. Its peak is 13,803 feet above sea level, making it the highest point in Hawaii and the island with the second highest high point, behind New Guinea. The peak is about 125 ft (38 m) higher than Mauna Loa, its more massive neighbor. Mauna Kea is unusually topographically prominent for its height: its prominence from sea level is 15th in the world among mountains, at 13,803 ft (4,207.3 m); its prominence from under the ocean is 30,610 ft (9,330 m), rivaled only by Mount Everest. This dry prominence is greater than Everest's height above sea level of 8,848.86 metres or 29,031.7 feet, and some authorities have labeled Mauna Kea the tallest mountain in the world, from its underwater base. Mauna Kea is ranked 8th by topographic isolation.
Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sources: · Wikidata "highest point" (P610) for the state
Straight-line distance between Wikidata summit coordinates.
Wikidata Q131230; Wikipedia; Wikimedia Commons; state from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundaries. Always check current conditions and land-manager rules before you go.
