How deep is the Mariana Trench, in feet?
Science medium Data from 2023
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The answer
36,070 feet
Roughly 36.1K.
The Challenger Deep bottoms out around 36,070 feet — deeper than Mount Everest is tall, with over a mile to spare. The pressure there is roughly 1,100 times that at sea level. More people have walked on the Moon than have reached the bottom.
Where this number comes from
| Source | NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2023 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | feet |
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