Burj Khalifa vs Eiffel Tower
The Burj Khalifa rises 828 metres, two and a half times the Eiffel Tower's 330. The Eiffel Tower was the world's tallest structure for 41 years after it opened in 1889.
| Object | Real size | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burj KhalifaHeight828 m architectural height, including the spire. The silhouette is an illustrative elevation, not a construction drawing. | 828 m2,717 ft | Architectural height including the spire, excluding technical equipment above it. Skyscraper Center · height definitions Measurement recordSource checked | |
| Eiffel TowerHeight, to the tip330 m from the ground to the antenna tip, including the antenna installed in March 2022. | 330 m1,083 ft | Overall height including the antenna installed in March 2022. Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel Measurement recordSource checked |
What measurements does this comparison use?
The reference values used here are 828 m for Burj Khalifa (Height) and 330 m for Eiffel Tower (Height, to the tip). The table links to background sources; natural objects and manufactured variants can differ from these reference values.
How should I read the drawing?
Burj Khalifa spans about 2.5× as much as Eiffel Tower across the longest side of each drawing. This is a linear scale comparison, not a comparison of mass or volume. For maps, the table reports area; doubling a map’s width and height multiplies its area by four.