#1
Highest Mountain in Pakistan
Sorted by Peak Elevation
Value: 8,611 meters
K2
Mountain in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
K2 is a mountain located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance, to help users compare it with other mountains in Pakistan.
Page overview
- Country
- Pakistan
- State
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Mountain
Ranking highlights
See how this mountain performs across different ranking categories in Pakistan.
#2
Most Prominent Mountain in Pakistan
Sorted by Prominence
Value: 4,020 meters
#1
Most Isolated Mountain in Pakistan
Sorted by Isolation Distance
Value: 1,315.59 km
#1
Deadliest Mountain in Pakistan
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 96
#2
Highest Mountain in the World
Sorted by Peak Elevation
Value: 8,611 meters
#13
Most Prominent Mountain in the World
Sorted by Prominence
Value: 4,020 meters
#13
Most Isolated Mountain in the World
Sorted by Isolation Distance
Value: 1,315.59 km
#4
Deadliest Mountain in the World
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 96
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Elevation | 8,611 meters | Height of the mountain summit above sea level. |
| Prominence | 4,020 meters | Vertical rise of the mountain summit compared with the surrounding terrain. |
| Isolation Distance | 1,315.59 km | Distance from the mountain summit to the nearest higher summit. |
| Death Count | 96 | Total recorded deaths linked to climbing or attempting the mountain. |
| Fatality Rate | 12 percent | Percentage of climbing attempts or climbers that resulted in death. |
| First Ascent Year | 1,954 year | Year when the mountain was first successfully climbed. |
| Climbing Difficulty Index | 98 index | Semi-quantitative score based on technical difficulty, altitude, terrain, weather exposure, and route risk. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
K2 is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this mountain.
- City
- Not available
- State
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Country
- Pakistan
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How this mountain is compared
This mountain is compared with other mountains in Pakistan using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how K2 performs across different comparison categories, such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
K2 details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
- Peakbagger.com Mountain Database
- Mountain Safety and Visitation Manual Research
- wikimedia_commons
Frequently asked questions
Where is K2 located?
K2 is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
What is K2 known for on LocoDeck?
K2 is listed as a mountain in Pakistan. This page highlights key metrics such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance to help compare it with other mountains.
How is K2 compared with other mountains?
K2 is compared using the ranking metrics available for mountains in Pakistan. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.