Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Contrary to the premise, no mountain in the Andes exceeds the elevation of Denali (Mount McKinley). At 6,190 meters (20,310 feet), Denali remains the highest peak in North America and surpasses every Andean summit.
| Mountain | Range | Elevation | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali | Alaska Range | 6,190 m (20,310 ft) | USA (Alaska) |
| Aconcagua | Andes | 6,961 m (22,838 ft) | Argentina |
| Ojos del Salado | Andes | 6,893 m (22,615 ft) | Chile/Argentina |
| Monte Pissis | Andes | 6,793 m (22,287 ft) | Argentina |
| Huascarán | Andes | 6,768 m (22,205 ft) | Peru |
The original answer was incorrect. Aconcagua (6,961 m) and at least 100+ Andean peaks exceed Denali's elevation. The Andes contain the highest mountains outside Asia. Aconcagua is the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
Denali's base-to-peak rise (~5,500 m from ~600 m base) is Earth's greatest for a mountain rising from lowlands, exceeding Everest's rise from the Tibetan Plateau. This "vertical prominence" distinction sometimes gets conflated with summit elevation.
Over 100 Andean peaks exceed Denali's 6,190 m elevation. The highest is Aconcagua at 6,961 m—771 meters (2,528 feet) taller than Denali.