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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