Highest peak in the world: Learn about the different ways to

Learn about the different ways to measure the height of mountains, and how Mount Everest, Mauna Kea and Chimborazo compare. Find out why Chimborazo is the farthest from the center of the Earth, and see photos of these peaks. Discover the 7 highest mountains in the world, including their unique features, heights, and significance to local culture and global explorers Mauna Kea (4,207 m (13,802 ft) above sea level) is the world 's tallest mountain and volcano, rising about 10,203 m (33,474 ft) from the Pacific Ocean floor. Discover the top 10 highest mountains in the world. From Everest to Nanga Parbat, know the intriguing facts about the world’s tallest mountains.