How long is a Golden Gate Bridge?
A Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles (2.7 km) long.
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Length Overview
Imperial
1.7 miles
Metric
2.7 km
Football Fields
24.9
Category
Structures
The Golden Gate Bridge is 8,981 feet (1.7 miles / 2.7 km) total length. The main suspension span is 4,200 feet (1,280m). Towers rise 746 feet above the water.
How many Golden Gate Bridges fit in...?
School Buses
256.6
Football Fields
24.9
Blue Whales
89.8
Compare to a custom length
= 1496.8 × Golden Gate Bridge
For perspective...
- • Main span could fit 18 Boeing 747s nose to tail
- • Takes about 30 minutes to walk across
- • Cables contain 80,000 miles of wire — enough to circle Earth 3 times
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Golden Gate Bridge?
The Golden Gate Bridge is 8,981 feet (1.7 miles / 2.7 km) total length. The main suspension span is 4,200 feet (1,280m). Towers rise 746 feet above the water.
How many football fields is a Golden Gate Bridge?
A Golden Gate Bridge is 24.9 football fields long (1.7 miles (2.7 km)).
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