How long is the Channel Tunnel?
50.45 kmAbout 31.35 miles · Land-sized
About 50.45 km, 37.9 km of it under the sea.
A red kangaroo would need about 6,300 hops (8 m each) to cover it.
🚇50.45 km
🏔️Mont Blanc
To scale: the Channel Tunnel is about 10× bigger than Mont Blanc.
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- How far did the Mars rover Opportunity drive?45.16 km
- How long is an Olympic-distance triathlon?51.5 km
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- How long is the Gotthard Base Tunnel?57.1 km
Many real things vary in size, so we use a typical or official figure. Spotted a mistake? Email [email protected].