How long is the Mississippi?

The Mississippi River is the world's fourth longest river. It is 2,348 miles long.

To compare the Mississippi with the world's other major rivers, click the map below.

River Lengths

Nile 4,160 mi. (6,695 km)
Amazon 3,900 mi. (6,276 km)
Missouri 2,565 mi. (4,127 km)
Mississippi 2,348 mi. (3,779 km)

That's long!