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Top 30 Longest Mountain Ranges

The most extensive mountain systems across the globe. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.

Rank ⇵Mountain Range ⇵Length (km) ⇵Continent ⇵
1Mid-Ocean Ridge65,000 kmGlobal Ocean
2Andes7,000 kmSouth America
3Rocky Mountains4,800 kmNorth America
4Transantarctic Mountains3,542 kmAntarctica
5Great Dividing Range3,500 kmAustralia
6Himalayas2,400 kmAsia
7Ural Mountains2,500 kmEurope/Asia
8Atlas Mountains2,500 kmAfrica
9Appalachian Mountains2,414 kmNorth America
10Tien Shan2,500 kmAsia
11Altai Mountains2,000 kmAsia
12Kunlun Mountains3,000 kmAsia
13Zagros Mountains1,500 kmAsia
14Caucasus Mountains1,200 kmEurope/Asia
15Alps1,200 kmEurope
16Carpathian Mountains1,500 kmEurope
17Hindu Kush800 kmAsia
18Brooks Range1,100 kmNorth America
19Apennines1,200 kmEurope
20Sierra Nevada640 kmNorth America
21Cascade Range1,100 kmNorth America
22Drakensberg1,000 kmAfrica
23Karakoram500 kmAsia
24Pamir Mountains500 kmAsia
25Balkan Mountains560 kmEurope
26Pyrenees430 kmEurope
27Scandinavian Mountains1,700 kmEurope
28Coast Mountains1,600 kmNorth America
29Taurus Mountains1,000 kmAsia
30Alaska Range600 kmNorth America
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What is the Longest Mountain Ranges on Earth?
The most extensive mountain systems across the globe.
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Data is sourced from official records, government publications, peer-reviewed studies, and reputable international organizations. All entries are cross-referenced with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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