By500 meters is quite a long distance- measuring half a kilometer or about 1,640 feet. To put this in perspective, this length can be used to describe the height of some of the tallest structures in the world, as well as the size of natural landmarks and transportation mechanisms that have been used throughout history.
In this post, we will look at ten things that are roughly 500 meters long and explore their significance.
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Merdeka 118
Merdeka 118 is an under-construction skyscraper located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Expected to be completed by 2022, it will stand at over 630 meters tall – making it one of the tallest buildings in Asia once finished.
To visualize how tall Merdeka Tower stands; it is over twice (2X) as high as Golden Gate Bridge tower’s height.
Guyed Mast or Tower
Some radio towers for broadcasting have guy wires to provide extra support from tension forces due to gusts of wind blowing towards them side-to-side direction on heights which limit its free-standing capabilities.
Typical towers measure approximately 488 meters from base to tip such as KCTV5 transmission tower located nearUSA).
Distance Between Mount Everest and Mauna Kea
Mount Everest being Earth’s highest point above sea-level standing at over eight thousand four hundred eighty-eight(8,848meters), while Mauna Kea – one of Hawaii’s dormant volcanoes peak elevation tops out at around Four thousand two hundred twenty-six or so(4,226metres), making for a difference of around Five thousand two hundred sixty-two(5,262meters).
This distance provides some context when attemptingto understand just how vast our planet really is.
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
Located in Oregon, USA, this natural landmark stands at an elevation of around 3,283 feet(1km). A popular hiking destination for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
On a clear day at the top of the mountain hikers may see the coastal town as far as Pacific City to Mount Saint Helens volcanic peak in Washington state.The round trip from car park to summit is approximately four-and-a-half miles or so (7 km).
Twice The Height Of The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge located in San Francisco comprises two 227 meters tall towers supporting its iconic cables that connect it. Visualizing Merdeka Tower’s proposed height again–it will be over twice as high (2X) relative to this famous California landmark!
Three Times The Height Of The Washington Monument
This majestic obelisk-shaped structure honors George Washington- America’s first president which stand about One-hundred eighty-eight meters (188m). If duplicated three times on one another – it would have about similar measurement with regards to altitude when compared against Merdeka118 tower.
Olympic Running Track
A standard oval running track measures precisely Four-hundred Meter(400meters), while inside rail should measure closer to 500 meters due to banked curves leading into straightaways side distances being considered too for accuracy purpose during athletic events such as middle-distance races including short sprints long jumps hurdles among others.
Average Cruise Ship Length
As per data by Royal Caribbean International cruise ship can range between Two hundred thirty-five meters and five hundred-eighty meters length-wise depending on capacity – meaning shorter vessels may accommodate fewer passengers than longer ones owing largely down internal facilities like dining options theatres pools space available etc.
At most status symbol ships measure up-to Five Hundred Seventy-Five Meters(575m).
World’s Largest Water Curtain Cave
Huangguoshu Waterfall located in China boasts a size of about 74 meters high and one-hundred thirty-four meters wide (134m); its water curtain cave measures Three/Hundred And Thirty Meters(330M), over half the distance covered to make up five hundred meters. Huangguoshu waterfall is known as Yellow Fruit Tree Falls.
The Hindenburg Airship
The legendary air-travelled machine, built by Germany- based firm Zeppelin Luftschiffbau served for roughly one year between March 1936 till May 1937 before tragically meeting.
Its demise en route from Frankfurt am Main when it caught fire mid-flight causing issues with buoyancy and eventually leading to a crash landing.
It measured approximately two Hundred forty-eight meters (248m).
Conclusion
In conclusion, various landmarks, transportation mechanisms like ships and early airborne machines like the spectacular Hindenburg all measure around Five-hundred or so meters long or close – demonstrating once again that mankind has been striving for taller heights & bigger sizes since ages past!
