Burj Khalifa vs. Empire State Building: Height Comparison

Building	Height (Architectural)	Height (Tip)	Floors	Completed
Burj Khalifa (Dubai)	828 m (2,717 ft)	829.8 m	163	2010
Empire State Building (NYC)	381 m (1,250 ft)	443.2 m (incl. antenna)	102	1931

Difference

Architectural height: Burj Khalifa is 447 m (1,467 ft) taller—more than double.
Tip height: Burj Khalifa leads by 387 m (1,274 ft).

ESB held world's tallest 1931–1970 (surpassed by WTC North Tower).
Burj Khalifa has held record since 2010; next contenders: Merdeka 118 (679 m), Jeddah Tower (planned 1,000+ m).

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